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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
74
Imaging
69
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
63
Features
71
Overall
66

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 240
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Revealed September 2012
Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Introduced December 2011
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and NEX-7 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The M Typ 240 was announced 10 months later than the NEX-7 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M Typ 240 grades versus the NEX-7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Sony NEX-7

 M Typ 240 NEX-7 
IntroducedSeptember 2012December 2011Fresher by 10 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Leica M Typ 240

 NEX-7 M Typ 240 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Sony NEX-7

 M Typ 240 NEX-7 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. 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) and the Sony NEX-7 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the M Typ 240 and the NEX-7.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and NEX-7 is 74 and 84 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 240 and NEX-7.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The M Typ 240 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult. The more modern M Typ 240 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M Typ 240
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-7
81
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Street photography information
Sony NEX-7 Street photography information
67
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Sports photography camera
55
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
61
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery power (430 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proof
good megapixels (24MP)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
70
better than average battery power (430 CIPA)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-7 Landscape photography highlights
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (430 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging features
Sony NEX-7 Vlogging features
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
35
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Sony NEX-7
 Leica M Typ 240Sony Alpha NEX-7
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model Leica M Typ 240 Sony Alpha NEX-7
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-09-17 2011-12-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5952 x 3976 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Sony E
Amount of lenses 59 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 400 grams (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 84 81
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 13.4
DXO Low light score 1860 1016
Other
Battery life 500 images 430 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $5,479 $699