Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony a5100
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica M Mount
- 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Launched September 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Released August 2014
- Replaced the Sony a5000
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Following is a complete analysis of the Leica M Typ 240 and Sony a5100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is very similar but the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and a5100 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe M Typ 240 was revealed 23 months before the a5100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M Typ 240 grades vs the a5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Typ 240 & Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are available at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Sony a5100
| M Typ 240 | a5100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Leica M Typ 240
| a5100 | M Typ 240 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2014 |  | September 2012 | More modern by 23 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+2k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Sony a5100
| M Typ 240 | a5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 240 comes with outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the a5100.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and a5100 is 74 and 89 respectively.
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and a5100.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The M Typ 240 has the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged M Typ 240 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony a5100 Specifications
| Leica M Typ 240 | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Leica | Sony |
| Model type | Leica M Typ 240 | Sony Alpha a5100 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2014-08-17 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 179 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Leica M | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 59 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 920k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 1 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 680 grams (1.50 pounds) | 283 grams (0.62 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 84 | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1860 | 1347 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 shots | 400 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $5,479 | $448 |