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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A9

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
74
Features
93
Overall
81

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A9 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
  • Announced September 2012
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Later Model is Sony A9 II
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A9 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Leica M Typ 240 and Sony A9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the A9 (24MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M Typ 240 was introduced 5 years before the A9 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the M Typ 240 scores versus the A9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Sony A9

 M Typ 240 A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Leica M Typ 240

 A9 M Typ 240 
LaunchedApril 2017September 2012Newer by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k920kCrisper display (+520k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Sony A9

 M Typ 240 A9 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 240 provides outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the M Typ 240 and the A9.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 240 and A9 is 74 and 65 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and A9.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged M Typ 240 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography features
Sony A9 Portrait photography features
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
84
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Street photography features
Sony A9 Street photography features
68
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M Typ 240
Sports photography with Sony A9
56
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (650 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M Typ 240
Travel photography with Sony A9
63
environment sealing
megapixel count good (24MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
74
great battery power (650 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A9 as a Landscape photography camera
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
86
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (650 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging highlights
Sony A9 Vlogging highlights
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic socket
37
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Sony A9
 Leica M Typ 240Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model Leica M Typ 240 Sony Alpha A9
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-09-17 2017-04-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5952 x 3976 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Sony E
Total lenses 59 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 1% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 pounds) 673 grams (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 84 92
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 13.3
DXO Low light score 1860 3517
Other
Battery life 500 shots 650 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 Dual
Cost at launch $5,479 $4,498