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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6400

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 240
(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
  • Revealed September 2012
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed January 2019
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6400 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Leica M Typ 240 versus Sony A6400, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sony. The resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and A6400 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The M Typ 240 was released 7 years prior to the A6400 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M Typ 240 grades vs the A6400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Sony A6400

 M Typ 240 A6400 

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Leica M Typ 240

 A6400 M Typ 240 
RevealedJanuary 2019September 2012More recent by 77 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Sony A6400

 M Typ 240 A6400 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 240 has exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M Typ 240 versus Sony A6400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the M Typ 240 and the A6400.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and A6400 is 74 and 83 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and A6400.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The M Typ 240 uses the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The older M Typ 240 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography info
Sony A6400 Portrait photography info
82
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
82
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Street photography info
Sony A6400 Street photography info
68
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proof
good ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography info
Sony A6400 Sports photography info
56
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
76
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Travel photography camera
63
weather sealing
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
87
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography info
Sony A6400 Landscape photography info
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6400 as a Vlogging camera
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
80
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
no image stabilization
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Sony A6400
 Leica M Typ 240Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model Leica M Typ 240 Sony Alpha a6400
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-09-17 2019-01-15
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 surface area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5952 x 3976 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Sony E
Total lenses 59 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 pounds) 403 grams (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 84 83
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 13.6
DXO Low light score 1860 1431
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 410 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $5,479 $898