| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Leica M (Typ 240) |
| Brand | Leica |
| Manufacturer url | http://us.leica-camera.com/ |
| Model number | M (Typ 240) |
| Alternate model number(s) | Add |
| Camera format | Rangefinder |
| Release year | 2012 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 139 mm |
| Width | 42 mm |
| Height | 80 mm |
| Weight | 680 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Add |
| Successor | Leica M10M (T |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Add |
| Effective megapixels | 24 MP |
| Sensor format | 35mm |
| Sensor area | 864 mm² |
| Sensor width | 36 mm |
| Sensor height | 24 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 6.05 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1 x |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | None |
| Self-cleaning | - |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - |
| Dxo sensor score | 84 |
| Dxo color depth score | 24 bit |
| Dxo dynamic range score | 13.3 evs |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | 1,860 iso |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 1600 x 1080(1.7 mp other)
- 2976 x 1984(5.9 mp 3:2)
- 4256 x 2823(12.0 mp other)
- 5952 x 3976(23.7 mp 3:2)
|
| Image file format | - .dng raw (14-bit
- compressed or uncompressed)
- jpeg
- raw+jpeg
|
| Continuous-mode | 3 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | + |
| Movie resolution | - 1280x720
- 1920x1080
- 640x480
|
| Movie max framerate | 30 fps |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available |
| Composite video out | - |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | Add |
| Video usable as viewfinder | Add |
| Hd video out | - |
| Hd video connection | Add |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Leica M bayonet |
| Lens | Add |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | Add |
| Focal length (actual) | Add |
| Zoom ratio | Add |
| Aperture range | Add |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | Add |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | Add |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | - |
| Digital zoom | - |
| Digital zoom values | Add |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | - |
| Auto focus type | N/A (Manual focus with OVF/Live View with magnification, focus peaking) |
| Auto focus assist light | Add |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification |
| Focus peaking | + |
| Evf resolution | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.68 x |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | 0.68 x |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | + |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 920,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | - |
| Articulating screen | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - |
| Selfie screen | - |
| Max playback zoom | Add |
| Top deck display | - |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | 6,400 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 200 |
| Iso settings | Auto, ISO 200 to 6,400 in 1/3EV steps, extendable to ISO 100 |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- daylight
- flash
- fluorescent cool
- fluorescent warm
- kelvin setting (2000-13100k)
- manual
- shade
- tungsten
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/4000 - 60 s |
| Bulb mode | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | OVF: TTL Center-weighted with working aperture; Live view: TTL Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program auto exposure | - |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | - |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Film Simulation Modes |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | Add |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | - |
| Flash modes | - control with center-weighted ttl pre-flash metering (with sca-3501/3502 adapter
- first or second curtain sync.
- or sca-3000 standard flash unit such as leica sf 24d/leica sf 58)
|
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | Add |
| Flash range description | Add |
| Max flash sync | 1/180 s |
| Flash exposure compensation | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External flash connection | SCA-3502 compatible hot shoe, with center contact |
| Built-in wireless flash control | Add |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | Add |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | + |
| Uncompressed format | - .dng raw (14-bit
- compressed or uncompressed)
- raw+jpeg
|
| Included memory | Add |
| Included memory type | Add |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | - |
| NFC | - |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | - |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | Add |
| Pictbridge compliant | - |
| Dpof compliant | - |
| Remote control | + |
| Remote control type | |
| Connections (extended) | |
| Performance Timing |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 3 fps |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 8 frames |
| Power |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary 7.4v 1800mAh |
| Usable battery types | |
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Dedicated battery charger included | + |
| Internal charging supported | - |
| Software |
| Included software | - free download of adobe lightroom for registered owners
|
| Os compatibility | |
| Miscellaneous |
| Notes and features | 24MP CMOS sensor, Maestro processor, Live View with 10x focus magnification and focus peaking, 1080p Full HD movies |