Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Df

The following is a extensive analysis of the Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon Df, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and Df (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The M Typ 240 was announced 15 months prior to the Df making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Df being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the M Typ 240 matches up against the Df with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Typ 240 & Nikon Df. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Nikon Df Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 240 features outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Nikon Df has proportions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the M Typ 240 versus the Df.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and Df is 74 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and Df.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Leica M Typ 240 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 240 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.