Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony ZV-E1
74 Imaging
69 Features
47 Overall
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80 Imaging
66 Features
89 Overall
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
- Revealed March 2023

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

The M Typ 240 was revealed 11 years earlier than the ZV-E1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M Typ 240 matches up vs the ZV-E1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony ZV-E1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Typ 240 and Sony ZV-E1. The full galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Sony ZV-E1
M Typ 240 | ZV-E1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Leica M Typ 240
ZV-E1 | M Typ 240 | |||
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Revealed | March 2023 | ![]() | September 2012 | More recent by 128 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+117k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Sony ZV-E1
M Typ 240 | ZV-E1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equal screen measurement |
Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 240 has got exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E1 has sizing of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Examine the Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony ZV-E1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the M Typ 240 against the ZV-E1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and ZV-E1 is 74 and 80 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and ZV-E1.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Leica M Typ 240 to show extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older M Typ 240 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder


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