Leica M-P (Typ 240) vs Sony A6400 Specifications

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35mm 864.0mm²
24.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Detailed specifications
Leica M-P (Typ 240)
Sony Alpha ILCE-A6400

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Predecessor:		Sony A6300 A6300 vs A6400
Successor:
General
Model Number:	M-P (Typ 240)	A6400
Alternate Model Number(s):		ILCE-6400
Camera Format:	Rangefinder	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$7950.00	$999.99
Street Price:	$7,495.00	$798.00
Date Available:	2014-09-15	2019-02-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	24.0 oz (680 g) includes batteries	18.3 oz (519 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	5.5 x 3.1 x 1.7 in. (139 x 80 x 42 mm)	4.7 x 2.6 x 2.4 in. (120 x 67 x 60 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		Sony
Effective Megapixels:	24.0	24.2
Sensor Format:	35mm	APS-C
Sensor size:	864mm² (36mm x 24mm)	366.6mm² (23.50mm x 15.60mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	6.05 microns	3.92 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	None	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:	84
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	24.0
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.3
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,860
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5952 x 3976 (23.7 MP, 3:2), 4256 x 2823 (12.0 MP, Other), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 1080 (1.7 MP, Other)	6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 4240 x 2832 (12.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 4240 x 2400 (10.2 MP, Other), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2832 x 2832 (8.0 MP, 1:1), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 12416 x 1586 (19.7 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 5536 x 2160 (12.0 MP, Other), 3872 x 2160 (8.4 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.31), RAW (14-bit compressed ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.0	11.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (25p/24p) 1280x720 (25p/24p) 640x480 (30p)	3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (15p/12p/8p/6p/4p/3p/2p/1/p)
Movie File Format:	QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available	XAVC S / AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant; Audio: LPCM, 2ch / Dolby Digital (AC-3), 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
Composite Video Out:	No	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:	No	Yes
HD Video Connection:		HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Leica M bayonet	Sony E
Lens:	n/a	Sony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfaces
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):		24 - 75mm
Focal Length (actual):		16 - 50mm
Zoom Ratio:		3.13x
Aperture Range:	Varies with lens used	f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	40.5mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	No	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	N/A (Manual focus with OVF/Live View with magnification, focus peaking)	Hybrid Contrast/Phase Detection: Wide (425 points (phase-detection AF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot / Tracking ( Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot); Enhanced real-time Eye AF and object tracking
Auto Focus Assist Light?	n/a	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification; Optional Visoflex EVF-2 Electronic Viewfinder	EVF type; 1.0cm (0.39-inch) 2.3M-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 1.07x mag. (0.70x 35mm eq.), 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter
Focus Peaking:	Yes	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	2,359,296 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.68x	0.70x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.68x	1.07x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	No	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:		16.7x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400	32000
Minimum ISO (native):	200	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, ISO 200 to 6,400 in 1/3EV steps, extendable to ISO 100	Auto, 100-32000; expandable to 102400
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent warm, Fluorescent cool, Flash, Kelvin Setting (2000-13100K), Manual	Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day white/Daylight), Flash, C. Temp 2500 to 9900K, C Filter G7 to M7 (15-step), Custom, Underwater; AWB micro adjustment
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 32 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	OVF: TTL Center-weighted with working aperture; Live view: TTL Multi, Center-weighted, Spot	1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire-screen Average, Highlight
Program Auto Exposure:	No	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	No	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Film Simulation Modes	Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, HDR, Sweep Panorama, Movie/Slow & Quick Motion
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds	2 , 10, 10 (3 or 5 frames) seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	Control with center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering (with SCA-3501/3502 adapter, or SCA-3000 standard flash unit such as Leica SF 24D/Leica SF 58); First or second curtain sync.	Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	6.0 m / 19.7 ft.
Flash Range Description:	n/a	Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync:	1/180	1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	SCA-3502 compatible hot shoe, with center contact	Multi Interface Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	.DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG	RAW (14-bit compressed ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available	XAVC S / AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant; Audio: LPCM, 2ch / Dolby Digital (AC-3), 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	Yes
Bluetooth:	No	Yes
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:		USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No	No
DPOF Compliant:	No	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Threaded cable release	Optional wired or Wi-FI
Connections (extended):	Accessory port, contact strip for Multifunction Hand Grip M	Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Multi Interface Shoe, Multi Micro USB

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):		0.41
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):		0.42
Camera penalizes early shutter press?		No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	3.0	11.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	24	87
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		11.1
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):		42
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		11.1
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):		42
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):		0.12 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):		0.111 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.17 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):		0.021 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:		1.8 seconds
Play -> Record Time:		1.0 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		2.3 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		410 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):		360 shots
Battery Life, Video:		125 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary 7.4v 1800mAh	Proprietary NP-FW50
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	No
Internal Charging Supported:	No	Yes
Software
Included Software:	Free download of Adobe Lightroom for registered owners	Free downloads of "Remote", "Viewer" and "Edit" apps
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Updated Leica M Typ 240 with: Scratch resistant display-cover made of sapphire glass, large 2GB double sized image buffer, no Leica Logo and "M" lettering on the front side, manual viewfinder frame selection with the traditional 'frame selector'. Available in black or silver chrome.