Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and A7 is 74 and 78 respectively.

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.