Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7S II

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A7S II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and A7S II (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The M Typ 240 was launched 4 years earlier than the A7S II and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the M Typ 240 grades vs the A7S II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Typ 240 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The complete galleries are available at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 240 features external dimensions 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 A7S II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the M Typ 240 vs the A7S II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and A7S II is 74 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and A7S II.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Leica M Typ 240 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older M Typ 240 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.