Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6300
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6300 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
- Introduced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Replaced the Sony A6000
- Replacement is Sony A6500
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6300 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Leica M Typ 240 and Sony A6300, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is relatively similar but the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and A6300 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe M Typ 240 was unveiled 4 years before the A6300 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M Typ 240 matches up vs the A6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Typ 240 & Sony Alpha a6300. The full galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Sony A6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Sony A6300
M Typ 240 | A6300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Leica M Typ 240
A6300 | M Typ 240 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | September 2012 | More recent by 41 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 920k | Crisper screen (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Sony A6300
M Typ 240 | A6300 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 240 provides physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sony A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).
Compare the Leica M Typ 240 and Sony A6300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the M Typ 240 versus the A6300.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and A6300 is 74 and 83 respectively.
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and A6300.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The M Typ 240 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The older M Typ 240 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6300 Specifications
Leica M Typ 240 | Sony Alpha a6300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Sony |
Model | Leica M Typ 240 | Sony Alpha a6300 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2016-02-03 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica M | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 59 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 1% | 100% |
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 speed | 3.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 680 grams (1.50 pounds) | 404 grams (0.89 pounds) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 84 | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.0 | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | 13.7 |
DXO Low light score | 1860 | 1437 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 shots | 400 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $5,479 | $889 |