Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma SD10

      Leica M Typ 240

      Sigma SD10
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica M Typ 240 and the Sigma SD10, 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.

      Leica M Typ 240 was introduced in September 2012 and Sigma SD10 was introduced in March 2004. 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

      Sigma SD10 Highlights

      • 3 MP APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 100 - 800 Native ISO
      • 1.8" 130k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Leica M Typ 240
      4. Advantage of Sigma SD10
      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 Sigma SD10.

      PROS

      Leica M Typ 240

      Sigma SD10

      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Live View Autofocus

      CONS

      Leica M Typ 240

      Sigma SD10

      •   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
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 3 Megapixel
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 1.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   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

      Sigma SD10

      •   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)
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/6000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Weight - 950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 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 Sigma SD10.

      Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma SD10
      Video Capture vs
      Larger Sensor Full Frame vs APS-C
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24 Megapixel vs 3 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 800
      Max Image Resolution 5952 x 3976 vs 2268 x 1512
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 1.8"
      Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 130k dot
      Live View vs
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 100% vs 98%
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 30 sec
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) vs USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Lighter 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz) vs 950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz)
      Orientation Sensor vs

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

      Leica M10
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      Full Frame

      24 MP

      Leica M9
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      Full Frame

      18.0 MP

      Leica M11
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      Full Frame

      60.3 MP

      Leica M Monochrom
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      Full Frame

      19 MP

      Leica M-E Typ 220
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      Full Frame

      18.0 MP

      Leica M11 Monochrom
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      Full Frame

      60.3 MP

      Leica M8
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      APS-H

      10.35 MP

      Leica M8.2
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      APS-H

      10.35 MP

      Leica M9-P
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      Full Frame

      18.0 MP

      Leica M Edition 60
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      Full Frame

      23.7 MP

      Leica SL2-S
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Sony FX30
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      APS-C

      26 MP

      Advantage of Sigma SD10

      Sigma SD10
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma SD10 over Leica M Typ 240.

      Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma SD10
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.68x vs 0.77x
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/6000 sec
      Shutter Priority vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sigma SD10.

      Sigma SD1
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Sigma SD14
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      APS-C

      5 MP

      Sigma SD15
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      APS-C

      5 MP

      Sigma SD9
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      APS-C

      3 MP

      Sigma SD1 Merrill
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Sony FX3
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      Full Frame

      10.2 MP

      Epson R-D1x
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Olympus E-600
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Samsung NX300
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX200
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      APS-C

      20 MP

      Leica T Typ 701
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      APS-C

      16.3 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.

      WEAKNESSES Leica M Typ 240 Sigma SD10
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        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 Sigma SD10 has a 1.8" screen with 130k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Leica M Typ 240 has a built-in Optical (rangefinder) viewfinderSigma SD10 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. Leica M Typ 240 has 100% coverage with 0.68x magnification and Sigma SD10 has 98% coverage with 0.77x 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. Sigma SD10 features a 3 megapixel APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor with dimensions of 20.7 x 13.8 mm and a total area of 190.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 800 and expands to 100 - 1,600 in boosted mode.


      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
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      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. Sigma SD10 can take pictures up to 2268 x 1512 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 1134 x 756, 756 x 504 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Leica M Typ 240 has Leica M lens mount and Sigma SD10 has Sigma SA lens mount. Due to Full Frame sensor in Leica M Typ 240 its crop factor is equal to 1x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length. Due to APS-C sensor in Sigma SD10 its crop factor is equal to 1.7x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.7.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Sigma SD10

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Sigma SD10. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      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 Sigma SD10 nothing can be done. On Sigma SD10 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

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer.


      External Storage Slots

      Leica M Typ 240 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Sigma SD10 has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, UDMA compatible) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Leica M Typ 240, and up to 1/6000 sec on Sigma SD10. Leica M Typ 240 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected to both of them via Hot Shoe to Leica M Typ 240. 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 Sigma SD10 body has dimensions of 152 x 120 x 79 mm (5.98 x 4.72 x 3.11"). Leica M Typ 240 weighs 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz) and Sigma SD10 weighs 950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz).

      Leica M Typ 240

      Sigma SD10

      139 mm

      80 mm

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      152 mm

      120 mm

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      Size comparisons of Leica M Typ 240 and Sigma SD10

      Leica M Typ 240 and Sigma SD10 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

      Sigma SD10

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Leica M Typ 240

      Sigma SD10

      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
      52
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View

      Wildlife Photography

      Leica M Typ 240

      Sigma SD10

      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
      50
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Leica M Typ 240

      Sigma SD10

      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
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Small Screen - 1.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Street Photography

      Leica M Typ 240

      Sigma SD10

      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)
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Leica M Typ 240

      Sigma SD10

      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
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Leica M Typ 240 and Sigma SD10 and give them scores of 52 and 50 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

      Sigma SD10

      OVERALL
      52
      OVERALL
      50

      Sensor

      Leica M Typ 240

      Sigma SD10

      GOOD
      75
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 84
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Leica M Typ 240

      Sigma SD10

      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
      56
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/6000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Leica M Typ 240

      Sigma SD10

      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

      Sigma SD10

      BAD
      0
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Leica M Typ 240

      Sigma SD10

      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 1.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot

      Connectivity

      Leica M Typ 240

      Sigma SD10

      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
      33
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   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

      Sigma SD10

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      BAD
      36
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz)


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