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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
72
Features
84
Overall
76

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Leica M Typ 240
(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
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released November 2014
  • Older Model is Sony A7
  • New Model is Sony A7 III
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 II Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Leica M Typ 240 and Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M Typ 240 was announced 3 years before the A7 II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M Typ 240 scores versus the A7 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Sony A7 II

 M Typ 240 A7 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Leica M Typ 240

 A7 II M Typ 240 
ReleasedNovember 2014September 2012Fresher by 26 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k920kClearer screen (+310k dot)

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Sony A7 II

 M Typ 240 A7 II 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 240 enjoys physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the M Typ 240 and the A7 II.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and A7 II is 74 and 69 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and A7 II.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older M Typ 240 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7 II Portrait photography advice
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
83
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M Typ 240
Street photography with Sony A7 II
68
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography factors
Sony A7 II Sports photography factors
56
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography details
Sony A7 II Travel photography details
63
weather sealing
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
62
environment proof
good megapixels (24MP)
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7 II Landscape photography highlights
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 II as a Vlogging camera
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Sony A7 II
 Leica M Typ 240Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model Leica M Typ 240 Sony Alpha A7 II
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2012-09-17 2014-11-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5952 x 3976 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 117
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Sony E
Available lenses 59 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 599 grams (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 84 90
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 13.6
DXO Low light score 1860 2449
Other
Battery life 500 photos 350 photos
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $5,479 $1,456