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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6300

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6300 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
  • Introduced September 2012
Sony A6300
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Sony A6300

 M Typ 240 A6300 

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Leica M Typ 240

 A6300 M Typ 240 
IntroducedFebruary 2016September 2012More recent by 41 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Sony A6300

 M Typ 240 A6300 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M Typ 240
Street photography with Sony A6300
68
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography highlights
Sony A6300 Sports photography highlights
56
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
75
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography details
Sony A6300 Travel photography details
63
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (24MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
76
weather proof
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M Typ 240
Landscape photography with Sony A6300
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging factors
Sony A6300 Vlogging factors
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
35
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Sony A6300
 Leica M Typ 240Sony Alpha a6300
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