Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony A6700

Below is a extended comparison of the Leica M Typ 240 and Sony A6700, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sony. The resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the A6700 (26MP) is relatively well matched but the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and A6700 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The M Typ 240 was revealed 11 years before the A6700 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M Typ 240 matches up vs the A6700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Typ 240 & Sony Alpha a6700. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Sony A6700 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 240 features external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Sony A6700 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the M Typ 240 vs the A6700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and A6700 is 74 and 75 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and A6700.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 240 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A6700 will give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older M Typ 240 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.