Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma DP2s

Let's look a little more closely at the Leica M Typ 240 and Sigma DP2s, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and DP2s (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The M Typ 240 was manufactured 2 years after the DP2s which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the M Typ 240 matches up against the DP2s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Typ 240 and Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are available at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 240 features physical 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) while the Sigma DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the M Typ 240 against the DP2s.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 240 and DP2s is 74 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and DP2s.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M Typ 240 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Leica M Typ 240 will give you extra detail due to its extra 19MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The newer M Typ 240 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.