Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma fp
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma fp Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica M Mount
- 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Released September 2012
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Announced July 2019
- Renewed by Sigma fp L
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma fp Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma fp, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the fp (25MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe M Typ 240 was announced 7 years before the fp which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the M Typ 240 matches up versus the fp in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma fp Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 240 & Sigma fp. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Sigma fp
M Typ 240 | fp |
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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Leica M Typ 240
fp | M Typ 240 | |||
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Announced | July 2019 | September 2012 | More modern by 82 months | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 920k | Clearer display (+1180k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Sigma fp
M Typ 240 | fp | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 240 features physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).
Contrast the Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma fp in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the M Typ 240 vs the fp.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and fp is 74 and 84 respectively.
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 240 and fp.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sigma fp to give you greater detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 240 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma fp Specifications
Leica M Typ 240 | Sigma fp | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Sigma |
Model | Leica M Typ 240 | Sigma fp |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2019-07-11 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 25MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 6 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica M | Leica L |
Total lenses | 59 | 30 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 2,100k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 1 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 680 gr (1.50 lb) | 422 gr (0.93 lb) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 84 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1860 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 wec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $5,479 | $2,050 |