Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony a5000

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Leica M Typ 240 versus Sony a5000, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and a5000 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The M Typ 240 was brought out 15 months prior to the a5000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M Typ 240 grades vs the a5000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Typ 240 and Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 240 provides outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M Typ 240 versus Sony a5000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the M Typ 240 and the a5000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and a5000 is 74 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and a5000.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 240 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica M Typ 240 will resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 240 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.