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Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z9

Portability
74 Imaging
70 Features
47 Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51 Imaging
82 Features
90 Overall
85

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z9 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
  • Announced September 2012
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Released October 2021
Photography Glossary

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z9 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and Z9 (46MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The M Typ 240 was launched 10 years earlier than the Z9 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M Typ 240 matches up vs the Z9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 M Typ 240 Z9 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Leica M Typ 240

		

		

			
 Z9 M Typ 240 
ReleasedOctober 2021September 2012More recent by 110 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k920kCrisper display (+1169k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 M Typ 240 Z9 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account 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") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Nikon Z9 has proportions of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
See the Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the M Typ 240 vs the Z9.
Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z9 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and Z9 is 74 and 51 respectively.
Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 240 and Z9.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon Z9 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 22MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older M Typ 240 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Leica M Typ 240 as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Portrait photography camera
82
 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
89
 focusing manually
 fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Leica M Typ 240 as a Street photography camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Street photography camera
68
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 environment sealing
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
70
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 comes with touch to focus
 environment proofing
 great ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than competition in class (1,340 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography factors
Nikon Z9 Sports photography factors
56
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 environment sealing
 max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
91
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 environment proofing
 great battery power (740 shots)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Leica M Typ 240
Travel photography with Nikon Z9
63
 environment sealing
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 no Time Lapse function
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
65
 great battery power (740 per charge)
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
 more heavy than competition in class (1,340g)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography details
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography details
74
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Leica M mount)
 screen size is decent (3")
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 environment sealing
 no image stabilization
 no Time Lapse function
87
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 great battery power (740 per charge)
 2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging details
Nikon Z9 Vlogging details
26
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 no mic socket
32
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 does have microphone support
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competition in class (1,340g)
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon Z9
 Leica M Typ 240Nikon Z9
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model type Leica M Typ 240 Nikon Z9
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-09-17 2021-10-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5952 x 3976 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images    
Lowest boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 493
Lens
Lens support Leica M Nikon Z
Total lenses 59 29
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 2,089k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 900 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 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) 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Max video resolution 1920x1080 7680x4320
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, H.265
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 680g (1.50 lbs) 1340g (2.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 740 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Card slots Single Two
Retail cost $5,479 $5,500