Leica M8 vs Leica M Typ 240

      Leica M8

      Leica M Typ 240
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica M8 and the Leica M Typ 240, 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 M8 was introduced in July 2007 and Leica M Typ 240 was introduced in September 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Leica M8 Highlights

      • 10.35 MP APS-H CCD Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 160 - 2,500 Native ISO
      • 2.5" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (rangefinder) Viewfinder

      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
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Leica M8
      4. Advantage of Leica M Typ 240
      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 M8 and Leica M Typ 240.

      PROS

      Leica M8

      Leica M Typ 240

      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Leica M8

      Leica M Typ 240

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.35 Megapixel
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   2,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 59
      •   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
      •   Short Battery Life - 550 shots
      •   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

      Leica M8

      Leica M Typ 240

      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Weight - 591 g (1.30 lb / 20.85 oz)
      •   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)

      Advantage of Leica M8

      Leica M8
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica M8 over Leica M Typ 240.

      Leica M8 vs Leica M Typ 240
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/250 sec vs 1/180 sec
      Lighter 591 g (1.30 lb / 20.85 oz) vs 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 550 shots vs 500 shots

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      Leica M8.2
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      APS-H

      10.35 MP

      Leica M9
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      Full Frame

      18.0 MP

      Leica M9-P
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      Full Frame

      18.0 MP

      Leica M11
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      Full Frame

      60.3 MP

      Leica M11 Monochrom
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      Full Frame

      60.3 MP

      Leica M Edition 60
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      Full Frame

      23.7 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 M10
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      Full Frame

      24 MP

      Hasselblad X2D 100c
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      Medium format

      100 MP

      Fujifilm GFX 100 II
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      Medium Format

      102 MP

      Nikon D40X
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      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 M8.

      Leica M8 vs Leica M Typ 240
      Video Capture vs
      Larger Sensor APS-H vs Full Frame
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10.35 Megapixel vs 24 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 160 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 2,500 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 3936 x 2630 vs 5952 x 3976
      Larger Screen 2.5" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 920k dot
      Live View vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 60 sec
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 663 vs 1860
      Higher DxO Color Depth 21.1 vs 24.0
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 11.3 vs 13.3
      Higher DxO Overall Score 59 vs 84
      Speaker vs Mono
      Built-in Microphone vs Stereo
      Environmental Sealing vs
      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 M8.2
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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

      Sigma SD10
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      APS-C

      3 MP

      Leica SL2-S
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Sony FX30
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      APS-C

      26 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 M8 Leica M Typ 240
        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
        Short Battery Life550 shots500 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Leica M8 has a 2.5" screen with 230k dot resolution and Leica M Typ 240 has a 3.0" screen with 920k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Cameras have built-in Optical (rangefinder) viewfinders. magnification and Leica M Typ 240 has 100% coverage with 0.68x magnification.

      Sensor

      Leica M8 features a 10.35 megapixel APS-H CCD sensor with dimensions of 27 x 18 mm and a total area of 486 mm2. Its native ISO range is 160 - 2,500. Leica M Typ 240 features a 24 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 576 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.


      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 M8 can take pictures up to 3936 x 2630 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2952 x 1972, 1968 x 1315, 1312 x 876 with 3:2 aspect ratios. 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.


      Lens Mount

      Cameras have Leica M lens mount. Due to APS-H sensor in Leica M8 its crop factor is equal to 1.3x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.3. 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.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Leica M8

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Leica M8. 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 M8 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Leica M Typ 240 nothing can be done. On Leica M Typ 240 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Leica M8 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      External Storage Slots

      Leica M8 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Leica M Typ 240 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Leica M8 has Micro-processor controlled metal-blade slotted shutter with vertical movement Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Leica M8, and up to 1/4000 sec on Leica M Typ 240. 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 TTL Hot Shoe to Leica M8 and via Hot Shoe to Leica M Typ 240. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Leica M8 and 1/180 sec on Leica M Typ 240.

      Physical Parameters

      Leica M8 body has dimensions of 139 x 80 x 37 mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.46") and Leica M Typ 240 body has dimensions of 139 x 80 x 42 mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.65"). Leica M8 weighs 591 g (1.30 lb / 20.85 oz) and Leica M Typ 240 weighs 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz).

      Leica M8

      Leica M Typ 240

      139 mm

      80 mm

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      80 mm

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      37 mm

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      Size comparisons of Leica M8 and Leica M Typ 240

      Leica M8 and Leica M Typ 240 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 M8

      Leica M Typ 240

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Leica M8

      Leica M Typ 240

      POOR
      43
      •   2,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Short Battery Life - 550 shots
      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

      Wildlife Photography

      Leica M8

      Leica M Typ 240

      POOR
      42
      •   2,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 550 shots
      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

      Portrait Photography

      Leica M8

      Leica M Typ 240

      GOOD
      70
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      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

      Street Photography

      Leica M8

      Leica M Typ 240

      GOOD
      78
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 591 g (1.30 lb / 20.85 oz)
      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)

      Travel Photography

      Leica M8

      Leica M Typ 240

      GOOD
      78
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 591 g (1.30 lb / 20.85 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 550 shots
      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

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Leica M8 and Leica M Typ 240 and give them scores of 44 and 52 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 M8

      Leica M Typ 240

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      52

      Sensor

      Leica M8

      Leica M Typ 240

      GOOD
      70
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.35 Megapixel
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   2,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 59
      GOOD
      75
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 84

      Photo

      Leica M8

      Leica M Typ 240

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      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

      Video

      Leica M8

      Leica M Typ 240

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

      Focusing

      Leica M8

      Leica M Typ 240

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

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Leica M8

      Leica M Typ 240

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot

      Connectivity

      Leica M8

      Leica M Typ 240

      POOR
      40
      •   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
      POOR
      52
      •   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

      Leica M8

      Leica M Typ 240

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 591 g (1.30 lb / 20.85 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 550 shots
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots


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