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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

Released Sep 2012

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Leica

M (Typ 262)

Stills-only simplified Leica M with 24MP CMOS and no live view — pure rangefinder experience.

$5,195

Launch price

Released Nov 2015

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M (Typ 262) is 3.2 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

M (Typ 240)

★ Wildlife★ Portrait

Wins

0categories

M (Typ 262)

★ Wildlife★ Portrait

13 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

M (Typ 240) wins 5 categories·M (Typ 262) wins 0 categories
  • AM (Typ 240) has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
  • AM (Typ 240) has higher EVF resolution (3,690,000 vs 2,360,000)
  • AM (Typ 240) has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 6 fps)
  • AM (Typ 240) has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 15 fps)
  • AM (Typ 240) has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 6 stops)

Key specs at a glance

M (Typ 240)M (Typ 262)
Resolution24 MP24 MP
SensorFull FrameFull Frame
ISO max25,60025,600
Burst20 fps15 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS7-stop6-stop
Weight680 g680 g
Battery640 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

M (Typ 240)

139 × 80 × 42 mm

680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

M (Typ 262)

139 × 80 × 42 mm

680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)

M (Typ 240) and M (Typ 262) share virtually identical body dimensions.

M (Typ 240) and M (Typ 262) weigh the same.

Depth (front-to-back): 42mm M (Typ 240) · 42mm M (Typ 262)

Sensor size, to scale

M (Typ 240)

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

M (Typ 262)

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseM (Typ 240)M (Typ 262)
Portrait
7.5Good
7.5Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
6.0Good
6.0Good
Landscape
7.0Good
7.0Good
Travel
7.5Good
7.5Good
Wildlife
9.0Excellent✓ wins
8.0Excellent
Vlogging
5.5Fair
5.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

M (Typ 240)

  • RAW buffer depth

    120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better

  • EVF resolution

    3,690,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    20 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better

  • IBIS effectiveness

    7 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better

Reasons to choose

M (Typ 262)

No major advantages on measured specs.

Both cameras share

  • ✓Resolution — Both 24 MP
  • ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
  • ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
  • ✓AF points / zones — Both 49
  • ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
  • ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

M (Typ 240)

Pros

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

Cons

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

M (Typ 262)

Pros

  • ✓Stills-only purity
  • ✓24MP CMOS
  • ✓No video distraction
  • ✓Simpler menus

Cons

  • –No live view
  • –No video
  • –Superseded

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

M (Typ 240)
M (Typ 262)
Resolution
24 MP
24 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
Full Frame CMOS
Sensor size
36.0 × 24.0 mm
36.0 × 24.0 mm
AA filter
No
No
M (Typ 240)
M (Typ 262)
Processor
Maestro IV
Maestro IV
M (Typ 240)
M (Typ 262)
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
25,600
25,600
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
M (Typ 240)
M (Typ 262)
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, M (Typ 240) or M (Typ 262)?

M (Typ 240) scores 9.0/10 versus 8.0/10 for M (Typ 262) — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the M (Typ 240) and M (Typ 262)?

Both cameras share the same 24 MP resolution.

Do the M (Typ 240) and M (Typ 262) have in-body image stabilization?

M (Typ 240) has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while M (Typ 262) has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the M (Typ 240) or the M (Typ 262)?

M (Typ 240) reaches 20 fps electronic. M (Typ 262) reaches 15 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the M (Typ 240) and M (Typ 262)?

Both bodies weigh roughly 680 g.

Do the M (Typ 240) and M (Typ 262) record 4K video?

M (Typ 240): 4K up to 60p. M (Typ 262): 4K up to 60p.

Are the M (Typ 240) and M (Typ 262) weather sealed?

M (Typ 240): Yes. M (Typ 262): Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the M (Typ 240) and 640 shots for the M (Typ 262), giving the M (Typ 262) the edge.

How much does each cost?

M (Typ 240) launched at $6,950 and M (Typ 262) at $5,195. The M (Typ 262) is $1,755 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.