Sony A99 vs Leica M-P (Typ 240)

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Sony A99 vs Leica M-P (Typ 240)

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35mm 855.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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35mm 864.0mm²
24.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

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

Succeeded by the Sony A99 II
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Differences

Sony A99 advantages over Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
5.9 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica M-P (Typ 240) advantages over Sony A99

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 A99 test data on DxO Mark

1,860 vs 1,555 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Thinner
42 mm vs 78 mm
Thinner
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

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
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D800

Sony A99

Nikon D800

$1998
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$1850
35mm

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A99 vs Nikon D800

Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Nikon D800

$7495
35mm

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

$1850
35mm

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

Compare Leica M-P (Typ 240) vs Nikon D800

Compared to Canon 5D Mark III

Sony A99

Canon 5D Mark III

$1998
35mm

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$2079
35mm

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A99 vs Canon 5D Mark III

Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Canon 5D Mark III

$7495
35mm

Focus peaking
More dynamic range

$2079
35mm

Lens selection
Less expensive

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Compared to Nikon D800E

Sony A99

Nikon D800E

$1998
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$2212
35mm

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A99 vs Nikon D800E

Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Nikon D800E

$7495
35mm

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

$2212
35mm

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

Compare Leica M-P (Typ 240) vs Nikon D800E

Compared to Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Sony A99

Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

$1998
35mm

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$7595
35mm

Thinner
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Sony A99 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 Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Sony A99

Leica M-D (Typ 262)

$1998
35mm

Rear display
Lens selection

$5995
35mm

Thinner
Newer

Compare Sony A99 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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