Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony RX100 II
74 Imaging
70 Features
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74 Overall
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
(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
- Launched September 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony RX100
- Newer Model is Sony RX100 III
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony RX100 II Overview
Here, we are matching up the Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony RX100 II, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly similar but the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and RX100 II (1") have totally different sensor sizing.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The M Typ 240 was announced 9 months earlier than the RX100 II so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the M Typ 240 scores vs the RX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 240 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Sony RX100 II
M Typ 240 | RX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Leica M Typ 240
RX100 II | M Typ 240 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | September 2012 | More recent by 9 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 920k | Clearer display (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Sony RX100 II
M Typ 240 | RX100 II | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 240 offers physical dimensions 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 RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
Examine the Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony RX100 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the RX100 II.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and RX100 II is 74 and 89 respectively.
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and RX100 II.
Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 240 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M Typ 240 will offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older M Typ 240 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Leica M Typ 240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Sony |
Model | Leica M Typ 240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2013-06-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica M | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 59 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 1% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
Flash modes | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/2000 secs |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 680 gr (1.50 lb) | 281 gr (0.62 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 84 | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.0 | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 1860 | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | 350 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $5,479 | $598 |