Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma DP1

Lets look a little more closely at the Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma DP1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Sigma. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and DP1 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The M Typ 240 was unveiled 4 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M Typ 240 matches up vs the DP1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 240 and Sigma DP1. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 240 has got exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma DP1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the M Typ 240 vs the DP1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and DP1 is 74 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and DP1.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 240 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Leica M Typ 240 will deliver greater detail having an extra 19MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The newer M Typ 240 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.