Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon L830

In this write-up, we are comparing the Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon L830, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and L830 (16MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and L830 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The M Typ 240 was launched 15 months earlier than the L830 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M Typ 240 grades vs the L830 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Typ 240 & Nikon Coolpix L830. The complete galleries are available at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Nikon L830 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 240 comes with external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Nikon L830 has sizing of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") along with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon L830 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the L830.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 240 and L830 is 74 and 71 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 240 and L830.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 240 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica M Typ 240 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 240 is going to be behind in sensor tech.