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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Leica M Typ 240
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Released September 2012
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma fp L, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and fp L (61MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The M Typ 240 was announced 9 years earlier than the fp L which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M Typ 240 grades versus the fp L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Sigma fp L

 M Typ 240 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Leica M Typ 240

 fp L M Typ 240 
RevealedMarch 2021September 2012More modern by 103 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kSharper display (+1180k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Sigma fp L

 M Typ 240 fp L 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 240 has got outside 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 Sigma fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the M Typ 240 against the fp L.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and fp L is 74 and 83 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and fp L.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sigma fp L to provide you with more detail with its extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 240 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M Typ 240
Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
89
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Street photography info
Sigma fp L Street photography info
68
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
78
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M Typ 240
Sports photography with Sigma fp L
56
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proofing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
73
weather proofing
comes with touch to focus
MP count fantastic (61MP)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging features
Sigma fp L Vlogging features
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic socket
38
touch screen
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Sigma fp L
 Leica M Typ 240Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand Leica Sigma
Model type Leica M Typ 240 Sigma fp L
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-09-17 2021-03-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5952 x 3976 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support Leica M Leica L
Available lenses 59 40
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 1% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 pounds) 427 grams (0.94 pounds)
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 Overall rating 84 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1860 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $5,479 $2,499