Leica M Typ 240 vs Ricoh G700SE

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Leica M Typ 240 and Ricoh G700SE, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and G700SE (12MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and G700SE (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The M Typ 240 was manufactured 24 months after the G700SE which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M Typ 240 matches up versus the G700SE with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Typ 240 & Ricoh G700SE. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 240 provides physical dimensions 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 Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the M Typ 240 vs the G700SE.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and G700SE is 74 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 240 and G700SE.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M Typ 240 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M Typ 240 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern M Typ 240 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.