Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z6 II
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica M Mount
- 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Introduced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced October 2020
- Replaced the Nikon Z6
Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z6 II Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z6 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the Z6 II (25MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (Full frame).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe M Typ 240 was brought out 9 years prior to the Z6 II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the M Typ 240 grades vs the Z6 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z6 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon Z6 Mark II. The entire galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Nikon Z6 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Nikon Z6 II
M Typ 240 | Z6 II |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Leica M Typ 240
Z6 II | M Typ 240 | |||
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Introduced | October 2020 | September 2012 | More recent by 98 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 920k | Crisper display (+1180k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon Z6 II
M Typ 240 | Z6 II | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 240 has got outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Nikon Z6 II has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).
Compare the Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z6 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the Z6 II.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and Z6 II is 74 and 61 respectively.
Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 240 and Z6 II.
As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon Z6 II to give extra detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older M Typ 240 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications
Leica M Typ 240 | Nikon Z6 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica M Typ 240 | Nikon Z6 Mark II |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2020-10-14 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 6048 x 4024 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 273 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | Nikon Z |
Number of lenses | 59 | 15 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 1% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 14.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 680 grams (1.50 lbs) | 705 grams (1.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 84 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1860 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | 410 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | CFexpress Type B / XQD |
Storage slots | One | Two |
Price at release | $5,479 | $1,997 |