Reasons to choose M-Monochrom
Released in 2012, M-Monochrom has about 856 mm² of sensor area, 18 MP effective resolution, and a 600 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica M-Monochrom
vs Leica M Typ 240
VS
Sensor area
856 mm²
M-Monochrom864 mm²
M Typ 240- Area ratio
- 1.01:1
- Absolute difference
- 8 mm²
- Relative difference
- 1%
The M Typ 240 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Key specification differences
M-MonochromMetricM Typ 240
18 MPEffective pixels24 MP
35.8 × 23.9Sensor36 × 24
6.89 µmPixel pitch6 µm
47.53 µm²Pixel area36 µm²
2.1 MP/cm²Pixel density2.78 MP/cm²
1.01Crop factor1
—Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
600 gWeight680 g
SD/SDHC cardStorageSD/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 Typ 240 has the larger sensor area. The M-Monochrom has the lighter body. The M Typ 240 has the higher effective resolution. The M-Monochrom and M Typ 240 were both released in 2012. 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.