Sony A850 vs Leica M-P (Typ 240)

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Sony A850 vs Leica M-P (Typ 240)

35mm 861.6mm²
24.6 megapixels
ISO 200 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Sony A850 Review.

35mm 864.0mm²
24.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

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

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Differences

Sony A850 advantages over Leica M-P (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
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
More viewfinder magnification
0.74x vs 0.68x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Leica M-P (Typ 240) advantages over Sony A850

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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 A850 test data on DxO Mark

1,860 vs 1,415 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Thinner
42 mm vs 81 mm
Thinner
Newer
10 years vs 15 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

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
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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 A900

Sony A850

Sony A900

$2219
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

$3000
35mm

Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Sony A850 vs Sony A900

Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Sony A900

$7495
35mm

Focus peaking
Higher effective ISO

$3000
35mm

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica M-P (Typ 240) vs Sony A900

Compared to Canon 5D Mark III

Sony A850

Canon 5D Mark III

$2219
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2139
35mm

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

Compare Sony A850 vs Canon 5D Mark III

Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Canon 5D Mark III

$7495
35mm

Focus peaking
More dynamic range

$2139
35mm

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Leica M-P (Typ 240) vs Canon 5D Mark III

Compared to Sony A99

Sony A850

Sony A99

$2219
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1998
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Sony A850 vs Sony A99

Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Sony A99

$7495
35mm

Higher effective ISO
Thinner

$1998
35mm

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Leica M-P (Typ 240) vs Sony A99

Compared to Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Sony A850

Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

$2219
35mm

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$7595
35mm

Focus peaking
Thinner

Compare Sony A850 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

Compare Leica M-P (Typ 240) vs Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Compared to Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Sony A850

Leica M-D (Typ 262)

$2219
35mm

Rear display
Lens selection

$5995
35mm

Thinner
Newer

Compare Sony A850 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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