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.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica M Typ 240
vs Leica M9-P
VS
Sensor area
864 mm²
M Typ 240856 mm²
M9-P- 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.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
M Typ 240MetricM9-P
24 MPEffective pixels18 MP
36 × 24Sensor35.8 × 23.9
6 µmPixel pitch6.89 µm
36 µm²Pixel area47.53 µm²
2.78 MP/cm²Pixel density2.1 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1.01
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
680 gWeight600 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
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 M9-P has the lighter body. The M Typ 240 has the higher effective resolution. The M Typ 240 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose M9-P
Released in 2011, M9-P 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.