Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Typ 240 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Sony NEX-F3
M Typ 240 | NEX-F3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Leica M Typ 240
NEX-F3 | M Typ 240 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Sony NEX-F3
M Typ 240 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | August 2012 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 920k | Same 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).
Contrast the Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-F3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Leica M Typ 240 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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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 |