Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica M Mount
- 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Introduced September 2012
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Released February 2013
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-F3
- Updated by Sony a5000
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The following is a complete analysis of the Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3N, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and NEX-3N (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe M Typ 240 was released 5 months before the NEX-3N and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M Typ 240 grades against the NEX-3N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Typ 240 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Sony NEX-3N
| M Typ 240 | NEX-3N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Leica M Typ 240
| NEX-3N | M Typ 240 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Sony NEX-3N
| M Typ 240 | NEX-3N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2012 |  | February 2013 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 240 comes with outer 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 NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the NEX-3N.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and NEX-3N is 74 and 89 respectively.
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and NEX-3N.
To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M Typ 240 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Leica M Typ 240 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively.
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
| Leica M Typ 240 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Leica | Sony |
| Model type | Leica M Typ 240 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2013-02-25 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Leica M | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 59 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 1 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash options | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 680 gr (1.50 lb) | 269 gr (0.59 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 84 | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1860 | 1067 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 shots | 480 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $5,479 | $399 |