Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon D5100

Its time to look much closer at the Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon D5100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Leica and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and D5100 (16MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and D5100 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The M Typ 240 was unveiled 17 months later than the D5100 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D5100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the M Typ 240 matches up versus the D5100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon D5100. The full galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Nikon D5100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 240 has got exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5100 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check out the Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon D5100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the M Typ 240 against the D5100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and D5100 is 74 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and D5100.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 240 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica M Typ 240 will show greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher M Typ 240 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.