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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-F3 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
  • Launched September 2012
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-F3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The M Typ 240 was unveiled 2 months later than the NEX-F3 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M Typ 240 grades versus the NEX-F3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Sony NEX-F3

 M Typ 240 NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Leica M Typ 240

 NEX-F3 M Typ 240 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Sony NEX-F3

 M Typ 240 NEX-F3 
RevealedSeptember 2012August 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution920k920kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 240 has exterior 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) while the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the M Typ 240 and the NEX-F3.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and NEX-F3 is 74 and 86 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 240 and NEX-F3.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 240 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica M Typ 240 will offer you more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography details
82
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography factors
68
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
76
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M Typ 240
Sports photography with Sony NEX-F3
56
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M Typ 240
Travel photography with Sony NEX-F3
63
environment proofing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
great battery (470 shots)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Landscape photography camera
74
manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (470 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Vlogging camera
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone socket
27
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Sony NEX-F3
 Leica M Typ 240Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model type Leica M Typ 240 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-09-17 2012-08-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5952 x 3976 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Sony E
Available lenses 59 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
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 port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 pounds) 314 grams (0.69 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 84 73
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 12.3
DXO Low light rating 1860 1114
Other
Battery life 500 shots 470 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 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 cost $5,479 $470