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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6600

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6600 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
  • Revealed September 2012
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Replacement is Sony A6700
Photography Glossary

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6600, 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 A6600 (24MP) is very similar but the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and A6600 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The M Typ 240 was brought out 8 years earlier than the A6600 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M Typ 240 grades against the A6600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Sony A6600

 M Typ 240 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Leica M Typ 240

 A6600 M Typ 240 
ReleasedAugust 2019September 2012More recent by 84 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 A6600

 M Typ 240 A6600 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 240 comes with external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M Typ 240 and the A6600.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and A6600 is 74 and 77 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and A6600.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The M Typ 240 features the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The older M Typ 240 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography advice
Sony A6600 Portrait photography advice
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M Typ 240
Street photography with Sony A6600
68
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography information
Sony A6600 Sports photography information
56
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (810 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proofing
good resolution (24 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
84
good battery life (810 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A6600 Landscape photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
85
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery life (810 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging details
Sony A6600 Vlogging details
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone socket
84
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Sony A6600
 Leica M Typ 240Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model type Leica M Typ 240 Sony Alpha a6600
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-09-17 2019-08-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5952 x 3976 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 - 425
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Sony E
Number of lenses 59 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 1% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 lb) 503g (1.11 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 84 82
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 13.4
DXO Low light rating 1860 1497
Other
Battery life 500 shots 810 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $5,479 $1,198