Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M-E Typ 220

      Leica M Typ 240

      Leica M-E Typ 220
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica M Typ 240 and the Leica M-E Typ 220, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Both cameras were introduced in September 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Leica M Typ 240 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

      Leica M-E Typ 220 Highlights

      • 18.0 MP Full Frame CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 2,500 Native ISO
      • 2.5" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (rangefinder) Viewfinder
      • 2.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Leica M Typ 240
      4. Advantage of Leica M-E Typ 220
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Leica M Typ 240 and Leica M-E Typ 220.

      PROS

      Leica M Typ 240

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Large Sensor
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Leica M Typ 240

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      •   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
      •   No Video Capture
      •   2,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


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

      AVERAGE

      Leica M Typ 240

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      •   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)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.0 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 69
      •   Weight - 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)

      Advantage of Leica M Typ 240

      Leica M Typ 240
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica M Typ 240 over Leica M-E Typ 220.

      Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M-E Typ 220
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24 Megapixel vs 18.0 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 2,500
      Max Image Resolution 5952 x 3976 vs 5212 x 3472
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.5"
      Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 230k dot
      Live View vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 2.0 fps
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 1860 vs 787
      Higher DxO Color Depth 24.0 vs 22.7
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 13.3 vs 11.7
      Higher DxO Overall Score 84 vs 69
      Speaker Mono vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs
      Environmental Sealing vs

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      Leica M11
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      Leica M Monochrom
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      Leica M8
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      Leica M Edition 60
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      APS-C

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      26 MP

      Advantage of Leica M-E Typ 220

      Leica M-E Typ 220
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica M-E Typ 220 over Leica M Typ 240.

      Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M-E Typ 220
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Lighter 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz) vs 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)

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      Full Frame

      24 MP

      Leica M9
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      18.0 MP

      Leica M Monochrom
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      19 MP

      Leica M9-P
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      18.0 MP

      Leica M Edition 60
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      23.7 MP

      Leica M8
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      APS-H

      10.35 MP

      Leica M11
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      Leica M11 Monochrom
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      Full Frame

      60.3 MP

      Leica M8.2
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      APS-H

      10.35 MP

      Fujifilm X-H2S
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      APS-C

      26.16 MP

      Pentax K110D
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Panasonic G10
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Leica M Typ 240 Leica M-E Typ 220
        Large SensorFull FrameFull Frame
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Leica M Typ 240 Leica M-E Typ 220
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps2.0 fps
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Leica M Typ 240 has a 3.0" screen with 920k dot resolution and Leica M-E Typ 220 has a 2.5" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Cameras have built-in Optical (rangefinder) viewfinders. Leica M Typ 240 has 100% coverage with 0.68x magnification and with 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. Leica M-E Typ 220 features a 18.0 megapixel Full Frame CCD sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 576 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 2,500.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      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

      Leica M Typ 240 can take pictures up to 5952 x 3976 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4256 x 2832, 2976 x 1984, 1600 x 1080 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Leica M-E Typ 220 can take pictures up to 5212 x 3472 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3840 x 2592, 2592 x 1728, 1728 x 1152, 1280 x 846 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

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


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Leica M Typ 240 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Leica M-E Typ 220 nothing can be done. On Leica M-E Typ 220 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Leica M Typ 240 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

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


      External Storage Slots

      Leica M Typ 240 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Leica M-E Typ 220 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Leica M Typ 240, and up to 1/4000 sec on Leica M-E Typ 220. Leica M Typ 240 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Leica M-E Typ 220 can shoot continuously up to 2.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected to both of them via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on both cameras.

      Physical Parameters

      Leica M Typ 240 body has dimensions of 139 x 80 x 42 mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.65") and Leica M-E Typ 220 body has dimensions of 139 x 80 x 37 mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.46"). Leica M Typ 240 weighs 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz) and Leica M-E Typ 220 weighs 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz).

      Leica M Typ 240

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      139 mm

      80 mm

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      42 mm

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      Size comparisons of Leica M Typ 240 and Leica M-E Typ 220

      Leica M Typ 240 and Leica M-E Typ 220 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Leica M Typ 240

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      70
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Leica M Typ 240

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   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
      POOR
      47
      •   2,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Leica M Typ 240

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   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
      POOR
      46
      •   2,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Leica M Typ 240

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      GOOD
      78
      •   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
      GOOD
      75
      •   Large Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Leica M Typ 240

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      GOOD
      83
      •   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)
      GOOD
      79
      •   Large Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Leica M Typ 240

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      GOOD
      80
      •   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
      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Leica M Typ 240 and Leica M-E Typ 220 and give them scores of 52 and 43 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Leica M Typ 240

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      43

      Sensor

      Leica M Typ 240

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      GOOD
      75
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 84
      GOOD
      76
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.0 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   2,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 69

      Photo

      Leica M Typ 240

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Leica M Typ 240

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Leica M Typ 240

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      BAD
      0
      •   No Face Detection
      BAD
      0
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Leica M Typ 240

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Connectivity

      Leica M Typ 240

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      POOR
      52
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      25
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Leica M Typ 240

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)


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