Reasons to choose M Edition 60
Released in 2014, M Edition 60 has about 864 mm² of sensor area, 24 MP effective resolution, and a 720 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica M Edition 60
vs Leica M Typ 240
VS
Sensor area
864 mm²
M Edition 60864 mm²
M Typ 240- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The M Edition 60 and M Typ 240 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
M Edition 60MetricM Typ 240
24 MPEffective pixels24 MP
36 × 24Sensor36 × 24
6 µmPixel pitch6 µm
36 µm²Pixel area36 µm²
2.78 MP/cm²Pixel density2.78 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
720 gWeight680 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The M Edition 60 and M Typ 240 have the same sensor area. The M Typ 240 has the lighter body. The M Edition 60 and M Typ 240 have the same effective resolution. The M Edition 60 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose M Typ 240
Released in 2012, M Typ 240 has about 864 mm² of sensor area, 24 MP effective resolution, and a 680 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.