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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
74
Imaging
69
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 III 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
Sony A7 III
(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
Photography Glossary

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).

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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.

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

 M Typ 240 A7 III 

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

 A7 III M Typ 240 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018September 2012More recent by 66 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 M Typ 240 A7 III 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Portrait photography camera
81
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
83
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Street photography info
Sony A7 III Street photography info
67
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography factors
Sony A7 III Sports photography factors
55
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
low fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
86
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery (610 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography details
Sony A7 III Travel photography details
63
environment sealing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
73
great battery (610 shots)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M Typ 240
Landscape photography with Sony A7 III
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
85
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
great battery (610 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M Typ 240
Vlogging with Sony A7 III
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Sony A7 III
 Leica M Typ 240Sony Alpha A7 III
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