Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7R II

Lets look closer at the Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and A7R II (42MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M Typ 240 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the A7R II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M Typ 240 scores against the A7R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 240 & Sony Alpha A7R II. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 240 provides exterior dimensions 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 A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the M Typ 240 and the A7R II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and A7R II is 74 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 240 and A7R II.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A7R II to produce more detail due to its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 240 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.