Sony FX30 vs Leica M Typ 240

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony FX30 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.

      Sony FX30 was introduced in September 2022 and Leica M Typ 240 was introduced in September 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony FX30 Highlights

      • 26 MP APS-C BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 32,000 Native ISO
      • 759 Focus Points
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 2,360k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 13 h Video Recording Limit
      • HDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      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

      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 Sony FX30 and Leica M Typ 240.

      PROS

      Sony FX30

      Leica M Typ 240

      •   Video Capture
      •   759 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Digital Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording
      •   High Video Recording Limit
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   USB Charging
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony FX30

      Leica M Typ 240

      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Short Battery Life - 570 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

      Sony FX30

      Leica M Typ 240

      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 26 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   -3 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Weight - 646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 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 Sony FX30

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony FX30 over Leica M Typ 240.

      Sony FX30 vs Leica M Typ 240
      Sensor Type BSI-CMOS vs CMOS
      Higher Sensor Resolution 26 Megapixel vs 24 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 32,000 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 6192 x 4128 vs 5952 x 3976
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Animal Eye Detection vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor Shift vs
      Digital Image Stabilization vs
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Fixed
      Touch Screen vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 2,360k dot vs 920k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
      Shutter Priority vs
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Average Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording vs
      Higher Video Recording Limit 13 hours vs 30 min
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size vs
      Microphone Input vs
      Headphone Output vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Lighter 646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz) vs 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 570 shots vs 500 shots
      More Storage Slots 2 vs 1

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      Advantage of Leica M Typ 240

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica M Typ 240 over Sony FX30.

      Sony FX30 vs Leica M Typ 240
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs Full Frame
      Viewfinder vs Optical (rangefinder)
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 60 sec

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      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 Sony FX30 Leica M Typ 240
        Video Capture
        Environmental Sealing
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony FX30 Leica M Typ 240
        No Built-in GPS
        Short Battery Life570 shots500 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony FX30 and Leica M Typ 240 have 3.0" screens with 2,360k dot and 920k dot resolutions respectively. Sony FX30 has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Leica M Typ 240 has a Fixed screen Sony FX30 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Sony FX30 with Fully Articulated screen


      Optical (rangefinder) Viewfinder on Leica M Typ 240

      Leica M Typ 240 has a built-in Optical (rangefinder) viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage and 0.68x magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Sony FX30.

      Sensor

      Sony FX30 features a 26 megapixel APS-C BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.3 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 363.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 32,000 and expands to 50 - 102,400 in boosted mode. 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.

      Sony FX30 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.


      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

      Sony FX30 is equipped with BIONZ XR processor and can take pictures up to 6192 x 4128 resolution. 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

      Sony FX30 has Sony E lens mount and Leica M Typ 240 has Leica M lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor in Sony FX30 its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5. 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.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Sony FX30

      Sony FX30 has a built-in 5-Axis Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS) with 5.5 stops of compensation. This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Sony FX30

      Sony FX30 has a built-in Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      Bluetooth on Sony FX30

      Sony FX30 has a built-in Bluetooth (version 5) which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony FX30 comes with NP-FZ100 battery pack with battery life of 570 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony FX30 has Dual CFexpress Type A / SD card slots. Leica M Typ 240 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Sony FX30 has Electronic Rolling shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Sony FX30, and up to 1/4000 sec on Leica M Typ 240. Sony FX30 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Leica M Typ 240 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Sony FX30 has 759 focusing points and Leica M Typ 240 has . Sony FX30 has detection range from -3 to +20 EV.


      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 Leica M Typ 240.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony FX30 body has dimensions of 130 x 78 x 85 mm (5.11 x 3.06 x 3.33") and Leica M Typ 240 body has dimensions of 139 x 80 x 42 mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.65"). Sony FX30 weighs 646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz) and Leica M Typ 240 weighs 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz).

      Sony FX30

      Leica M Typ 240

      130 mm

      78 mm

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      139 mm

      80 mm

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      80 mm

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      85 mm

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      42 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony FX30 and Leica M Typ 240

      Sony FX30 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

      Sony FX30

      Leica M Typ 240

      GOOD
      83
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony FX30

      Leica M Typ 240

      GOOD
      80
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   759 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 570 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      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

      Sony FX30

      Leica M Typ 240

      GOOD
      80
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   759 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 570 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      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

      Sony FX30

      Leica M Typ 240

      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   759 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      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

      Sony FX30

      Leica M Typ 240

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   759 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 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

      Sony FX30

      Leica M Typ 240

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   High Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 570 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 Sony FX30 and Leica M Typ 240 and give them scores of 84 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.


      Sony FX30

      Leica M Typ 240

      OVERALL
      84
      OVERALL
      52

      Sensor

      Sony FX30

      Leica M Typ 240

      GOOD
      73
      •   Sensor Resolution - 26 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      GOOD
      75
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 84

      Photo

      Sony FX30

      Leica M Typ 240

      GOOD
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      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

      Sony FX30

      Leica M Typ 240

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording
      •   High Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Sony FX30

      Leica M Typ 240

      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   -3 EV Min AF Detection
      •   759 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      BAD
      0
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony FX30

      Leica M Typ 240

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot

      Connectivity

      Sony FX30

      Leica M Typ 240

      EXCELLENT
      96
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   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

      Sony FX30

      Leica M Typ 240

      GOOD
      73
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 570 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots


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