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Comparison of Leica M (Typ 240) and Leica M-P (Typ 240) [S]ave

Attribute
Leica M-P (Typ 240) ×
Leica M (Typ 240) ×
General
ModelLeica M-P (Typ 240)Leica M (Typ 240)
BrandLeicaLeica
Manufacturer urlhttp://us.leica-camera.com/http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberM-P (Typ 240)M (Typ 240)
Camera formatRangefinderRangefinder
Release year (year)20142012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)139139
Width (mm)4242
Height (mm)8080
Weight (g)680680
Waterproof--
Successor-Leica M10M (T
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)2424
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)864864
Sensor width (mm)3636
Sensor height (mm)2424
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)6.056.05
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8484
Dxo color depth score (bit)2424
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.313.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,8601,860
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)
  • 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
  • .dng raw (14-bit
  • compressed or uncompressed)
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)33
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)3030
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter availableQuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available
Composite video out--
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
Lens mountLeica M bayonetLeica M bayonet
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus--
Auto focus typeN/A (Manual focus with OVF/Live View with magnification, focus peaking)N/A (Manual focus with OVF/Live View with magnification, focus peaking)
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeNon-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnificationNon-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification
Focus peaking++
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.680.68
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.680.68
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)200200
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 200 to 6,400 in 1/3EV steps, extendable to ISO 100Auto, 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
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent cool
  • fluorescent warm
  • kelvin setting (2000-13100k)
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 321/4000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesOVF: TTL Center-weighted with working aperture; Live view: TTL Multi, Center-weighted, SpotOVF: 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 modesFilm Simulation ModesFilm Simulation Modes
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 12
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)
  • 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)
Max flash sync (s)1/1801/180
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionSCA-3502 compatible hot shoe, with center contactSCA-3502 compatible hot shoe, with center contact
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .dng raw (14-bit
  • compressed or uncompressed)
  • raw+jpeg
  • .dng raw (14-bit
  • compressed or uncompressed)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant--
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • threaded cable release
  • threaded cable release
Connections (extended)
  • accessory port
  • contact strip for multifunction hand grip m
  • accessory port
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)33
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)248
Power
Battery form factorProprietary 7.4v 1800mAhProprietary 7.4v 1800mAh
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 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
  • free download of adobe lightroom for registered owners
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresUpdated Leica M Typ 240 with: Scratch resistant display-cover made of sapphire glass, large 2GB double sized image buffer24MP CMOS sensor, Maestro processor, Live View with 10x focus magnification and focus peaking, 1080p Full HD movies



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