Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3N
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![Leica M Typ 240 front Leica M Typ 240 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Leica_M_Typ_240_0.jpg)
![Sony Alpha NEX-3N front Sony Alpha NEX-3N front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-NEX-3N/Sony-NEX-3N-front.jpg)
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(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
- Introduced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 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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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview
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.
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The 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.
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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 | |||
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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 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Sony NEX-3N
M Typ 240 | NEX-3N | |||
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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.
![Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Typ-240-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-3N-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Typ-240-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-3N-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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.
![Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M-Typ-240-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-3N-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Typ-240-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-3N-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Leica M Typ 240 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
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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 |