Leica M Typ 240 with Sony Alpha A7 Overview
Let's compare Sony Alpha A7 with Leica M Typ 240.
These models are included in the Pro Mirrorless cameras.
Sony A7 was released in 2014, and Leica M Typ 240 in 2012.
Alpha A7 is newer, which is a plus. M Typ 240 2 years older.
However 2 years, the difference is not so bad.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 24 MP.
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 Sony A7, the maximum ISO is greater by 19200.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Alpha A7 has electronic viewfinder, and the M Typ 240 doesn’t have.
Viewfinder Alpha A7 has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, M Typ 240 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Alpha A7 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.
Sony Alpha A7 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Alpha A7 |
M Typ 240 |
| Brand |
Sony
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Leica
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| Model |
Alpha A7 |
M Typ 240 |
| Announced |
January, 2014 |
September, 2012 |
| Body Type |
SLR-style mirrorless |
Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Sony E |
Leica M |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
1 |
1 |
| Number of Lenses |
116 |
59 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Tilting |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
1230k pixels |
920k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Optical (rangefinder) |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
2359 |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.71 |
0.68 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
117 |
0 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
25 |
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| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
|
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/8000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
5.0 fps |
3.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes |
no built-in flash |
Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
|
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±5 EV |
±3 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
Full frame |
Full frame |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
mm |
36 x 24 mm |
| Sensor Area |
0.0 mm² |
864.0 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
24 MP |
24 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
6000 x 4000 |
5952 x 3976 |
| Max Native ISO |
25600 |
6400 |
| Min Native ISO |
50 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
|
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Motion JPEG |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
|
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
Optional |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
340 shots |
500 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
NP-FW50 |
|
| Physical |
| Weight |
474 g |
680 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
127 x 94 x 48 mm |
139 x 80 x 42 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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