Sony A37 vs Leica M (Typ 240)

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Sony A37 vs Leica M (Typ 240)

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APS-C 369.7mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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35mm 864.0mm²
24.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

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

Succeeded by the Leica M10
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Differences

Sony A37 advantages over Leica M (Typ 240)

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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
5.5 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica M (Typ 240) advantages over Sony A37

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 6.05 vs 4.82 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 A37 test data on DxO Mark

1,860 vs 799 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Thinner
42 mm vs 84 mm
Thinner
More dots on screen
920k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
24.0 vs 16.1 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

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

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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
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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The Competition

Compared to Sony A35

Sony A37

Sony A35

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$567
APS-C

More dots on screen

Compare Sony A37 vs Sony A35

Leica M (Typ 240)

Sony A35

$6995
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$567
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica M (Typ 240) vs Sony A35

Compared to Sony A57

Sony A37

Sony A57

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

$800
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Higher-res screen

Compare Sony A37 vs Sony A57

Leica M (Typ 240)

Sony A57

$6995
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$800
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Leica M Monochrom

Sony A37

Leica M Monochrom

$600
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$7950
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A37 vs Leica M Monochrom

Leica M (Typ 240)

Leica M Monochrom

$6995
35mm

Focus peaking
Shoots 24p video

$7950
35mm

Higher extended ISO

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Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Sony A37

Pentax K-5 IIs

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A37 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Leica M (Typ 240)

Pentax K-5 IIs

$6995
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica M (Typ 240) vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Compared to Leica M-E (Typ 220)

Sony A37

Leica M-E (Typ 220)

$600
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$7999
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A37 vs Leica M-E (Typ 220)

Leica M (Typ 240)

Leica M-E (Typ 220)

$6995
35mm

Higher effective ISO
More dynamic range

$7999
35mm

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