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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 IV

Portability
74 Imaging
70 Features
47 Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 IV front
Portability
61 Imaging
81 Features
92 Overall
85

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 IV 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
  • Revealed September 2012
Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Revealed October 2021
  • Previous Model is Sony A7 III
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 IV Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Leica M Typ 240 and Sony A7 IV, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and A7 IV (33MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M Typ 240 was launched 10 years before the A7 IV which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the M Typ 240 scores versus the A7 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

		

		

			
 M Typ 240 A7 IV 
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 A7 IV M Typ 240 
RevealedOctober 2021September 2012Newer by 110 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k920kCrisper screen (+520k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 M Typ 240 A7 IV 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 240 features outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 IV has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the A7 IV.
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 IV size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and A7 IV is 74 and 61 respectively.
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 IV top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 240 and A7 IV.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony A7 IV to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 240 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 IV sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Leica M Typ 240 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A7 IV as a Portrait photography camera
82
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
81
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count high (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 comes with face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
 no liveview feature
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Street Comparison
Leica M Typ 240 Street photography information
Sony A7 IV Street photography information
68
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 environment sealing
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
79
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 comes with touch focus
 environment proofing
 great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography advice
Sony A7 IV Sports photography advice
56
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 environment sealing
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 lacks phase detect auto focus
84
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count high (33MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proofing
 great battery life (600 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect AF
 no liveview feature
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Travel Comparison
Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography info
Sony A7 IV Travel photography info
63
 environment sealing
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
80
 great battery life (600 per charge)
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 megapixel count high (33MP)
 display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography features
Sony A7 IV Landscape photography features
74
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Leica M mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 environment sealing
 no image stabilization
 lack of Time Lapse recording
84
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count high (33MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 great high ISO (51,200)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proofing
 great battery life (600 shots)
 2 card slots
 no liveview feature
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging information
Sony A7 IV Vlogging information
26
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 lack of external mic port
80
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have microphone support
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7 IV Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Sony A7 IV
 Leica M Typ 240Sony Alpha A7 IV
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model type Leica M Typ 240 Sony Alpha A7 IV
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-09-17 2021-10-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 24 megapixels 33 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5952 x 3976 7008 x 4672
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Sony E
Available lenses 59 172
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/200s
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) 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p /
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB PD supported)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 699g (1.54 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 84 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1860 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 600 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 2
Retail cost $5,479 $2,500