Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7
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![Leica M Typ 240 front Leica M Typ 240 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Leica_M_Typ_240_0.jpg)
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 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
- Revealed September 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Updated by Sony A7 II
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. The resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the A7 (24MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (Full frame).
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The M Typ 240 was unveiled 16 months prior to the A7 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M Typ 240 grades vs the A7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Typ 240 and Sony Alpha A7. The full galleries are available at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Sony A7
M Typ 240 | A7 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Leica M Typ 240
A7 | M Typ 240 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | September 2012 | More modern by 16 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+310k dot) |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Sony A7
M Typ 240 | A7 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 240 has outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).
Compare the Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the M Typ 240 vs the A7.
![Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 size comparison Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Typ-240-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and A7 is 74 and 78 respectively.
![Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Typ-240-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 240 and A7.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of files although you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged M Typ 240 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
![Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M-Typ-240-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Typ-240-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 Specifications
Leica M Typ 240 | Sony Alpha A7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Sony |
Model | Leica M Typ 240 | Sony Alpha A7 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2014-01-22 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 117 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica M | Sony E |
Available lenses | 59 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 1% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/250 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 680 grams (1.50 lbs) | 474 grams (1.04 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 84 | 90 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.0 | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | 14.2 |
DXO Low light score | 1860 | 2248 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | 340 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $5,479 | $798 |