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Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z6

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Nikon Z6 front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z6 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
Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z6 II
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z6 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon Z6, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the Z6 (25MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M Typ 240 was announced 7 years prior to the Z6 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the M Typ 240 scores versus the Z6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Nikon Z6

 M Typ 240 Z6 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Leica M Typ 240

 Z6 M Typ 240 
ReleasedAugust 2018September 2012More modern by 72 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kCrisper screen (+1180k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon Z6

 M Typ 240 Z6 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 240 offers external 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 Z6 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the Z6.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and Z6 is 74 and 62 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z6 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and Z6.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon Z6 to give you extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 240 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z6 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z6 Portrait photography factors
82
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
85
manual focus
high resolution (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z6 as a Street photography camera
68
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography factors
Nikon Z6 Sports photography factors
56
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z6 Travel photography highlights
63
weather proof
good megapixels (24MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
66
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
high resolution (25 megapixels)
bad battery life (330 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography features
Nikon Z6 Landscape photography features
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
bad battery life (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging info
Nikon Z6 Vlogging info
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon Z6
 Leica M Typ 240Nikon Z6
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model Leica M Typ 240 Nikon Z6
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-09-17 2018-08-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5952 x 3976 6048 x 4024
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 273
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Nikon Z
Number of lenses 59 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 1% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 675 grams (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 84 95
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 25.3
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 14.3
DXO Low light score 1860 3299
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC XQD card
Storage slots One One
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