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Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z6 II

Portability
74
Imaging
69
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs

Leica M Typ 240
(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
Nikon Z6 II
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Nikon Z6 II

 M Typ 240 Z6 II 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Leica M Typ 240

 Z6 II M Typ 240 
IntroducedOctober 2020September 2012More recent by 98 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kCrisper display (+1180k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon Z6 II

 M Typ 240 Z6 II 
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).

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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.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z6 II sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography advice
81
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
86
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
67
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography info
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography info
55
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M Typ 240
Travel photography with Nikon Z6 II
63
weather proofing
MP count good (24MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
66
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M Typ 240
Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
26
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon Z6 II
 Leica M Typ 240Nikon Z6 Mark II
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