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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
74 Imaging
70 Features
47 Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Introduced September 2012
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Introduced May 2020
  • Successor is Sony ZV-1 II
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony ZV-1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Sony. The resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and ZV-1 (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The M Typ 240 was announced 8 years before the ZV-1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M Typ 240 grades versus the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 M Typ 240 ZV-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Leica M Typ 240

		

		

			
 ZV-1 M Typ 240 
IntroducedMay 2020September 2012More recent by 93 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 M Typ 240 ZV-1 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about 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") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Examine the Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony ZV-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the M Typ 240 versus the ZV-1.
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 240 and ZV-1 is 74 and 88 respectively.
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and ZV-1.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 240 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M Typ 240 will produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older M Typ 240 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica M Typ 240
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1
82
 has manual focus
 good MP (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
73
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 offers face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Leica M Typ 240 Street photography information
Sony ZV-1 Street photography information
68
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
85
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor size (1")
 saves RAW formats
 comes with touch focus
 lighter than average (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography features
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography features
56
 good MP (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 weather sealing
 slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 lacks phase detect AF
71
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 high fps (24.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 offers tracking focus
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 not so great battery (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography features
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography features
63
 weather sealing
 good MP (24MP)
 no Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
81
 lighter than average (294g)
 has bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 MP count good (20MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 decently wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 not so great battery (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
 Leica M Typ 240 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
74
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Leica M mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 good MP (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 does not have image stabilization
 no Time Lapse function
70
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 saves RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 not so great battery (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica M Typ 240
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
26
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 no mic socket
86
 decently wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have microphone jack
 lighter than average (294g)
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Sony ZV-1
 Leica M Typ 240Sony ZV-1
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model type Leica M Typ 240 Sony ZV-1
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-17 2020-05-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data    
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens support Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder coverage 1% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 84 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1860 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $5,479 $750