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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7R IV 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
  • Announced September 2012
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R III
  • Successor is Sony A7R V
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Lets look more closely at the Leica M Typ 240 and Sony A7R IV, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and A7R IV (61MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The M Typ 240 was revealed 7 years earlier than the A7R IV and that is quite a sizable difference as far as 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 A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the M Typ 240 matches up vs the A7R IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Sony A7R IV

 M Typ 240 A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Leica M Typ 240

 A7R IV M Typ 240 
IntroducedJuly 2019September 2012Fresher by 83 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k920kCrisper display (+520k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Sony A7R IV

 M Typ 240 A7R IV 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 240 comes with exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the A7R IV.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and A7R IV is 74 and 62 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and A7R IV.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A7R IV to give more detail because of its extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older M Typ 240 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography info
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography info
82
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
88
manual focus
sensor resolution is high (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography factors
Sony A7R IV Sports photography factors
56
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proofing
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (670 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M Typ 240
Travel photography with Sony A7R IV
63
environment proofing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
74
good battery life (670 per charge)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is high (61MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Landscape photography camera
74
manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
88
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
good battery life (670 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M Typ 240
Vlogging with Sony A7R IV
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
37
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Sony A7R IV
 Leica M Typ 240Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model Leica M Typ 240 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-09-17 2019-07-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5952 x 3976 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 567
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Sony E
Available lenses 59 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 lb) 665g (1.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 84 99
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 14.8
DXO Low light score 1860 3344
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 670 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One 2
Cost at release $5,479 $3,498