Leica M (Typ 240) vs Sony A5000

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Leica M (Typ 240) vs Sony A5000

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35mm 864.0mm²
24.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Leica M (Typ 240) Review.

APS-C 357.3mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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Differences

Leica M (Typ 240) advantages over Sony A5000

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 6.05 vs 4.25 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
M (Typ 240) test data on DxO Mark A5000 test data on DxO Mark

1,860 vs 1,089 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
More dots on screen
920k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.0 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Sony A5000 advantages over Leica M (Typ 240)

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$298 vs $6995*
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
3.3 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
15 vs 8 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
16000 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

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The Competition

Compared to Leica M Monochrom

Leica M (Typ 240)

Leica M Monochrom

$6995
35mm

Focus peaking
Shoots 24p video

$7950
35mm

Higher extended ISO

Compare Leica M (Typ 240) vs Leica M Monochrom

Sony A5000

Leica M Monochrom

$298
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$7950
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony A5000 vs Leica M Monochrom

Compared to Leica M-E (Typ 220)

Leica M (Typ 240)

Leica M-E (Typ 220)

$6995
35mm

Higher effective ISO
More dynamic range

$7999
35mm

Compare Leica M (Typ 240) vs Leica M-E (Typ 220)

Sony A5000

Leica M-E (Typ 220)

$298
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$7999
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony A5000 vs Leica M-E (Typ 220)

Compared to Sony NEX-5T

Leica M (Typ 240)

Sony NEX-5T

$6995
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$299
APS-C

Lens selection
Touchscreen

Compare Leica M (Typ 240) vs Sony NEX-5T

Sony A5000

Sony NEX-5T

$298
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Sony A5000 vs Sony NEX-5T

Compared to Sony A5100

Leica M (Typ 240)

Sony A5100

$6995
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$348
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Leica M (Typ 240) vs Sony A5100

Sony A5000

Sony A5100

$298
APS-C

Less expensive

$348
APS-C

Touchscreen
Higher effective ISO

Compare Sony A5000 vs Sony A5100

Compared to Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Leica M (Typ 240)

Leica M-P (Typ 240)

$6995
35mm

Longer exposure

$7495
35mm

Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Leica M (Typ 240) vs Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Sony A5000

Leica M-P (Typ 240)

$298
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$7495
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony A5000 vs Leica M-P (Typ 240)

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