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Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
74
Imaging
69
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony ZV-E1 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
  • Revealed September 2012
Sony ZV-E1
(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
Photography Glossary

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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Sony ZV-E1

 M Typ 240 ZV-E1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Leica M Typ 240

 ZV-E1 M Typ 240 
RevealedMarch 2023September 2012More recent by 128 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k920kClearer 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 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Portrait photography camera
81
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
71
focusing manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Street photography factors
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography factors
67
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
84
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
lighter than average (483 grams)
good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M Typ 240
Sports photography with Sony ZV-E1
55
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
71
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (570 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low