Sony A3000 vs Leica M-P (Typ 240)

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Sony A3000 vs Leica M-P (Typ 240)

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

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35mm 864.0mm²
24.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

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Differences

Sony A3000 advantages over Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
3.5 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
16000 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica M-P (Typ 240) advantages over Sony A3000

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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-P (Typ 240) test data on DxO Mark A3000 test data on DxO Mark

1,860 vs 1,068 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Thinner
42 mm vs 84 mm
Thinner
Higher-res screen
307k vs 77k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More viewfinder magnification
0.68x vs 0.47x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
24.0 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
24 vs 11 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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
HDMI out
Neither provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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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Absolutely incredible value; Includes a stabilized kit lens; More versatile than a fixed-lens bridge camera; Comfortable body with good ergonomics; Great image quality; Good autofocus performance; Decent battery life.
Feels a bit plasticky; Slow burst shooting with limited buffer; Sluggish to power on or switch modes; Low-res EVF and LCD monitor; Can't review images using EVF; No video output; Weak flash; Battery charges in-camera.
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The Competition

Compared to Pentax K-01

Sony A3000

Pentax K-01

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$359
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A3000 vs Pentax K-01

Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Pentax K-01

$7495
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$359
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica M-P (Typ 240) vs Pentax K-01

Compared to Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Sony A3000

Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

$598
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

$7595
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A3000 vs Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

$7495
35mm

$7595
35mm

Longer exposure
Higher extended ISO

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Compared to Sigma sd Quattro

Sony A3000

Sigma sd Quattro

$598
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

$699
APS-C

On-sensor phase detect
HDMI out

Compare Sony A3000 vs Sigma sd Quattro

Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Sigma sd Quattro

$7495
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
On-sensor phase detect

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Compared to Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Sony A3000

Leica M-D (Typ 262)

$598
APS-C

Rear display
Lens selection

$5995
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A3000 vs Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Leica M-D (Typ 262)

$7495
35mm

Rear display
Focus peaking

$5995
35mm

Longer exposure

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Compared to Canon EOS M5

Sony A3000

Canon EOS M5

$598
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

$787
APS-C

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony A3000 vs Canon EOS M5

Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Canon EOS M5

$7495
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$787
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

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