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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6000

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6000 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
  • Announced September 2012
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-6
  • Refreshed by Sony A6300
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6000 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Leica M Typ 240 versus Sony A6000, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Leica and Sony. The resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is fairly close but the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and A6000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M Typ 240 was launched 19 months prior to the A6000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the M Typ 240 scores vs the A6000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Sony A6000

 M Typ 240 A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Leica M Typ 240

 A6000 M Typ 240 
RevealedApril 2014September 2012More recent by 19 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Sony A6000

 M Typ 240 A6000 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 240 features external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the M Typ 240 versus the A6000.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and A6000 is 74 and 85 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and A6000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The M Typ 240 uses the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The older M Typ 240 will be behind in sensor tech.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Street photography features
Sony A6000 Street photography features
68
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (344 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Sports photography camera
56
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
73
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography factors
Sony A6000 Travel photography factors
63
environment sealing
good MP (24 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than others in class (344 grams)
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography info
Sony A6000 Landscape photography info
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging information
Sony A6000 Vlogging information
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic support
33
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (344 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic socket
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Sony A6000
 Leica M Typ 240Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model type Leica M Typ 240 Sony Alpha a6000
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-09-17 2014-04-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5952 x 3976 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 179
Lens
Lens support Leica M Sony E
Available lenses 59 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 pounds) 344 grams (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 84 82
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 13.1
DXO Low light rating 1860 1347
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 360 photographs
Battery type 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 recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $5,479 $548