Leica M9 with Leica M Typ 240 Comparison

Leica M9 and Leica M Typ 240 Main Features

  • September, 2009
  • September, 2012
  • 18 MP Full frame CCD Sensor
  • 24 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 80 - 2500 ISO
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Optical (rangefinder) Viewfinder
  • Optical (rangefinder) Viewfinder
  • 2.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • -
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 139 x 80 x 37 mm, 585g.
  • 139 x 80 x 42 mm, 680g.
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Leica M9 Scores


Imaging score
61
Features score
31
Value for money score
58
Portability score
84
Overall score
50

Leica M Typ 240 Scores


Imaging score
70
Features score
42
Value for money score
58
Portability score
81
Overall score
59

Leica M Typ 240 with Leica M9 Overview


Let's compare M9 with M Typ 240. Both cameras produced Leica. These models are included in the Pro Mirrorless cameras. Leica M9 was released in 2009, and Leica M Typ 240 in 2012. M Typ 240 is newer, which is a plus. M9 3 years older.
The sensor resolution of M Typ 240 is greater than that of M9. The difference of 6 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (M Typ 240), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Leica M Typ 240, the maximum ISO is greater by 3900. Leica M Typ 240 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Both cameras have a optical (rangefinder) viewfinder. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Leica M9 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting. Leica M9 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.

General M9 M Typ 240
Brand Leica Leica
Model M9 M Typ 240
Announced September, 2009 September, 2012
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Leica M Leica M
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1 1
Number of Lenses 59 59
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 2" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 920k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.68 0.68
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 0
Number of Cross Focus Points
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps 3.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash Modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame Full frame
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 35.8 x 23.9 mm 36 x 24 mm
Sensor Area 855.6 mm² 864.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 18 MP 24 MP
Max Image Resolution 5212 x 3472 5952 x 3976
Max Native ISO 2500 6400
Min Native ISO 80 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution None 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None Optional
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 350 shots 500 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model
Physical
Weight 585 g 680 g
Physical Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37 mm 139 x 80 x 42 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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