Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6000

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 240 and Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

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.

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

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.