Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica X Vario

Following is a extended review of the Leica M Typ 240 and Leica X Vario, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Leica. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and X Vario (16MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and X Vario (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The M Typ 240 was brought out 8 months earlier than the X Vario which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica X Vario being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M Typ 240 matches up versus the X Vario with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 240 and Leica X Vario. The entire galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Leica X Vario Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 240 enjoys outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Leica X Vario has sizing of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

See the Leica M Typ 240 and Leica X Vario in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the M Typ 240 versus the X Vario.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and X Vario is 74 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and X Vario.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 240 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica M Typ 240 will give more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 240 is going to be behind in sensor tech.