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M (Typ 240)

24MP CMOS Leica M with live view, 1080p video, and weather sealing — the digital M modernized.

$6,950

Launch price

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Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

24 MP

Sensor

Full Frame

ISO max

25,600

Burst

20 fps

4K

60 fps

IBIS

7-stop

Weight

680 g

Battery

640 shots

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Sensor size

Leica M (Typ 240)

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

139 × 80 × 42 mm · 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Good
7.5/ 10
  • · 24MP — solid resolution
  • · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation

Sports & Action

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · 20fps burst — fast action ready
  • · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter

Video & Hybrid

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · 4K 60p smooth motion

Landscape

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions

Travel

Good
7.5/ 10
  • · 680g — manageable for travel
  • · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting

Wildlife

Excellent
9.0/ 10
  • · 20fps burst captures fleeting moments
  • · Bird AF subject recognition

Vlogging

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
  • · IBIS reduces handheld shake

Pros

  • 24MP CMOS M
  • Live view added
  • Weather sealed
  • Maestro processor

Cons

  • Superseded by M10
  • Slow AF
  • Heavy for M body

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Leica M (Typ 240)

Sensor

Resolution24 MP
Sensor typeFull Frame CMOS
Sensor size36.0 × 24.0 mm
AA filterNo

Processor

ProcessorMaestro IV

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)25,600
ISO max (expanded)102,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemContrast-detect AF
AF points / zones49
AF frame coverage100 %
AF low-light limit-3 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal, Bird, Vehicle

Burst

Burst (mechanical)8 fps
Burst (electronic)20 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes
RAW buffer depth120 frames

Video

Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileStandard profiles
CodecsH.265, H.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilization (IBIS)Yes
IBIS effectiveness7 stops

Body

Weight680 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)139 × 80 × 42 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryLP-E6NH
Battery life (CIPA)640 shots

Storage

Card slots2
Card typesSD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED EVF
EVF resolution3,690,000 dots
EVF magnification0.78 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeVari-angle
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMIFull HDMI (Type A)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountLeica M