Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 III
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Announced February 2018
- Replaced the Sony A7 II
- Refreshed by Sony A7 IV

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 III Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

The M Typ 240 was announced 6 years earlier than the A7 III and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M Typ 240 grades versus the A7 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 III Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Typ 240 & Sony Alpha A7 III. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Sony A7 III
M Typ 240 | A7 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Leica M Typ 240
A7 III | M Typ 240 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | ![]() | September 2012 | More recent by 66 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+2k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Sony A7 III
M Typ 240 | A7 III | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 240 provides exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sony A7 III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Compare the Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the M Typ 240 vs the A7 III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 240 and A7 III is 74 and 63 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 240 and A7 III.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older M Typ 240 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 III Specifications
Leica M Typ 240 | Sony Alpha A7 III | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Sony |
Model | Leica M Typ 240 | Sony Alpha A7 III |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2018-02-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica M | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 59 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 1% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 680g (1.50 lbs) | 650g (1.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 84 | 96 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.0 | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | 14.7 |
DXO Low light score | 1860 | 3730 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 shots | 610 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | Two |
Launch cost | $5,479 | $1,998 |