Leica M Typ 240 vs Ricoh CX4

Let's examine more closely at the Leica M Typ 240 and Ricoh CX4, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and CX4 (10MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and CX4 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The M Typ 240 was unveiled 2 years later than the CX4 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M Typ 240 grades against the CX4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 240 & Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 240 provides outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M Typ 240 and Ricoh CX4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the M Typ 240 vs the CX4.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 240 and CX4 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and CX4.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M Typ 240 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M Typ 240 will give extra detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger M Typ 240 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.