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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3 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
  • Launched September 2012
Sony NEX-3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-C3
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Leica M Typ 240 versus Sony NEX-3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and NEX-3 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The M Typ 240 was introduced 2 years later than the NEX-3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the M Typ 240 grades against the NEX-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Sony NEX-3

 M Typ 240 NEX-3 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012June 2010Fresher by 28 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Leica M Typ 240

 NEX-3 M Typ 240 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Sony NEX-3

 M Typ 240 NEX-3 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution920k920kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 240 has got outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has proportions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the M Typ 240 and the NEX-3.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 240 and NEX-3 is 74 and 89 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and NEX-3.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M Typ 240 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica M Typ 240 will show greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger M Typ 240 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-3 Portrait photography details
82
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
72
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Street photography info
Sony NEX-3 Street photography info
68
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-3 Sports photography features
56
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M Typ 240
Travel photography with Sony NEX-3
63
weather sealing
MP count decent (24MP)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
59
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Landscape photography camera
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Vlogging camera
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no microphone socket
27
includes face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Sony NEX-3
 Leica M Typ 240Sony Alpha NEX-3
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model Leica M Typ 240 Sony Alpha NEX-3
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-09-17 2010-06-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5952 x 3976 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Sony E
Total lenses 59 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 297 grams (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 84 68
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 12.0
DXO Low light score 1860 830
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $5,479 $0