Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-5T

Here is a detailed comparison of the Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-5T, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and NEX-5T (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The M Typ 240 was revealed 11 months before the NEX-5T so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M Typ 240 scores against the NEX-5T when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Typ 240 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are available at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 240 offers outer measurements 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-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the NEX-5T.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and NEX-5T is 74 and 89 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and NEX-5T.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M Typ 240 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M Typ 240 will show extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older M Typ 240 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.