Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus SP-100

Below is a extensive review of the Leica M Typ 240 and Olympus SP-100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and SP-100 (16MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and SP-100 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The M Typ 240 was introduced 16 months before the SP-100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M Typ 240 grades against the SP-100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Typ 240 and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The whole galleries are available at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 240 has got exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Olympus SP-100 has measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Compare the Leica M Typ 240 and Olympus SP-100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the M Typ 240 and the SP-100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and SP-100 is 74 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 240 and SP-100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 240 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M Typ 240 will produce more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older M Typ 240 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.