Leica M Typ 240

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    Highlights

    • 24 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
    • Optical (rangefinder) Viewfinder
    • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • 30 min Video Recording Limit
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Overview

    Leica M Typ 240 was announced in 2012 and is a Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) Mirrorless camera with 24 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 6,400. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 920k dot resolution and built-in Optical (rangefinder) viewfinder.

    Leica M Typ 240 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.


    Here is the Leica M series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Leica M series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Leica M11 Monochrom April
    2023
    60.3 MP
    Full Frame
    64 - 50,000 Fixed 3.0"
    2,333k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Leica M11 January
    2022
    60.3 MP
    Full Frame
    64 - 50,000 Fixed 3.0"
    2,333k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Leica M10 January
    2017
    24 MP
    Full Frame
    100 - 50,000 Fixed 3.0"
    1,037k dot
    Image cannot be found Leica M Edition 60 September
    2014
    23.7 MP
    Full Frame
    100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Leica M-E Typ 220 September
    2012
    18.0 MP
    Full Frame
    80 - 2,500 Fixed 2.5"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Leica M Typ 240 September
    2012
    24 MP
    Full Frame
    100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Leica M Monochrom May
    2012
    19 MP
    Full Frame
    160 - 10,000 Fixed 2.5"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Leica M9-P June
    2011
    18.0 MP
    Full Frame
    80 - 2,500 Fixed 2.5"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Leica M9 September
    2009
    18.0 MP
    Full Frame
    80 - 2,500 Fixed 2.5"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Leica M8.2 September
    2008
    10.35 MP
    APS-H
    160 - 2,500 Fixed 2.5"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Leica M8 July
    2007
    10.35 MP
    APS-H
    160 - 2,500 Fixed 2.5"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Leica M11 Monochrom vs M11 vs M10 vs M Edition 60 vs M-E Typ 220 vs M Typ 240.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Leica M Typ 240.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   Large Sensor
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 24 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
    •   DxO Overall Score - 84
    •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Leica M Typ 240 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 920k dot resolution.


    Optical (rangefinder) Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Optical (rangefinder) viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage and 0.68x magnification.

    Sensor

    Leica M Typ 240 features a 24 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 864 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.


    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Leica M Typ 240's Full Frame sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
    Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 5952 x 3976 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4256 x 2832, 2976 x 1984, 1600 x 1080 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


    Lens Mount

    Leica M Typ 240 has Leica M lens mount. Due to Full Frame sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length.


    No In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Leica M Typ 240.

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Leica M Typ 240 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Leica M Typ 240's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


    Flash

    Leica M Typ 240 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec.

    Physical Parameters

    Leica M Typ 240 has dimensions of 139 x 80 x 42 mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.65"). It weighs 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

    139 mm (5.47")

    80 mm (3.15")

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    80 mm (3.15")

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    42 mm (1.65")

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    Leica M Typ 240 dimensions

    Leica M Typ 240 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Leica M Typ 240 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    EXCELLENT
    85

    Leica M Typ 240 gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Large Sensor
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    57

    Leica M Typ 240 gets a score of 57 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    60

    Leica M Typ 240 gets a score of 60 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    78

    Leica M Typ 240 gets a score of 78 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Large Sensor
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Leica M Typ 240 gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Large Sensor
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    80

    Leica M Typ 240 gets a score of 80 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots

    Leica M Typ 240 Evaluation

    We evaluate Leica M Typ 240 and give score of 52 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    GOOD
    75

    We give Leica M Typ 240 a score of 75 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Large Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 24 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   DxO Overall Score - 84

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    57

    We give Leica M Typ 240 a score of 57 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

    Video

    BAD
    16

    We give Leica M Typ 240 a score of 16 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit

    Focusing

    BAD
    0

    We give Leica M Typ 240 a score of 0 for Focusing parameters.

    •   No Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    73

    We give Leica M Typ 240 a score of 73 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot

    Connectivity

    POOR
    52

    We give Leica M Typ 240 a score of 52 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    AVERAGE
    68

    We give Leica M Typ 240 a score of 68 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots


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