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Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica TL2

Portability
74
Imaging
69
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Leica TL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica TL2 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 240
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2017
  • Previous Model is Leica TL
Photography Glossary

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica TL2 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica TL2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Leica. The sensor resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the TL2 (24MP) is pretty close but the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and TL2 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The M Typ 240 was revealed 5 years before the TL2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the M Typ 240 matches up versus the TL2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Leica TL2

 M Typ 240 TL2 

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Leica M Typ 240

 TL2 M Typ 240 
AnnouncedJuly 2017September 2012Newer by 58 months
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k920kCrisper screen (+310k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Leica TL2

 M Typ 240 TL2 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 240 has got exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Leica TL2 has measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check out the Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica TL2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M Typ 240 vs the TL2.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica TL2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 240 and TL2 is 74 and 85 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica TL2 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 240 and TL2.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The M Typ 240 contains the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged M Typ 240 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography highlights
Leica TL2 Portrait photography highlights
81
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Street photography factors
Leica TL2 Street photography factors
67
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
very good high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography features
Leica TL2 Sports photography features
55
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
62
quiet shutter (1/40,000s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography features
Leica TL2 Travel photography features
63
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (250 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M Typ 240
Landscape photography with Leica TL2
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (250 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging details
Leica TL2 Vlogging details
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
33
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica TL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Leica TL2
 Leica M Typ 240Leica TL2
General Information
Brand Name Leica Leica
Model Leica M Typ 240 Leica TL2
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-09-17 2017-07-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 5952 x 3976 6016 x 4014
Max native ISO 6400 50000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Leica L
Total lenses 59 4
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.7 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 1% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/40000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 399g (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 84 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 1860 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 250 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $5,479 $2,195