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 S2
VS
Sensor area
864 mm²
M Typ 2401,350 mm²
S2- Area ratio
- 1.56:1
- Absolute difference
- 486 mm²
- Relative difference
- 56.3%
The S2 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 4 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
M Typ 240MetricS2
24 MPEffective pixels37.5 MP
36 × 24Sensor45 × 30
6 µmPixel pitch6 µm
36 µm²Pixel area36 µm²
2.78 MP/cm²Pixel density2.78 MP/cm²
1Crop factor0.8
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
680 gWeight1,400 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive, SDHC 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 S2 has the larger sensor area. The M Typ 240 has the lighter body. The S2 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 S2
Released in 2008, S2 has about 1,350 mm² of sensor area, 37.5 MP effective resolution, and a 1,400 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.