Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-6

Let's look a little more in depth at the Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-6, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and NEX-6 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The M Typ 240 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the NEX-6 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M Typ 240 grades against the NEX-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 240 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are available at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 240 has got outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the M Typ 240 vs the NEX-6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and NEX-6 is 74 and 85 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 240 and NEX-6.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 240 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Leica M Typ 240 will show extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively.