Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-5N

Here, we are reviewing the Leica M Typ 240 versus Sony NEX-5N, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and NEX-5N (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The M Typ 240 was introduced 12 months later than the NEX-5N so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M Typ 240 scores versus the NEX-5N for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Typ 240 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 240 features outer 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 NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Leica M Typ 240 versus Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the M Typ 240 vs the NEX-5N.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and NEX-5N is 74 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and NEX-5N.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 240 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Leica M Typ 240 will give you more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer M Typ 240 provides a benefit in sensor technology.