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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony FX3

Portability
74
Imaging
69
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony FX3 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
  • Introduced September 2012
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Announced February 2021
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and FX3 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M Typ 240 was brought out 9 years prior to the FX3 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the M Typ 240 matches up vs the FX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Sony FX3

 M Typ 240 FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Leica M Typ 240

 FX3 M Typ 240 
AnnouncedFebruary 2021September 2012Fresher by 102 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k920kClearer display (+520k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Sony FX3

 M Typ 240 FX3 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display measurements

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 240 has got physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sony FX3 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the M Typ 240 and the FX3.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 240 and FX3 is 74 and 62 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and FX3.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Leica M Typ 240 to offer you more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older M Typ 240 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M Typ 240
Portrait photography with Sony FX3
81
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Street photography advice
Sony FX3 Street photography advice
67
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography factors
Sony FX3 Sports photography factors
55
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proof
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (600 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M Typ 240
Travel photography with Sony FX3
63
environment proof
good resolution (24MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery (600 shots)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
display is selfie friendly
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography features
Sony FX3 Landscape photography features
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery (600 shots)
2 card slots
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging info
Sony FX3 Vlogging info
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
77
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Sony FX3
 Leica M Typ 240Sony FX3
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model Leica M Typ 240 Sony FX3
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-09-17 2021-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5952 x 3976 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 6400 102400
Highest boosted ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Sony E
Number of lenses 59 187
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 pounds) 716 grams (1.58 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 84 85
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 13.4
DXO Low light score 1860 3900
Other
Battery life 500 images 600 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 Two
Cost at launch $5,479 $3,900