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SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-50000
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Shutter priority: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 10.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (1.2x (35mm equiv), 1.5x (50mm equiv))
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)
CONNECTIVITY HDMI: Yes
CONNECTIVITY Remote control: Yes (via smartphone)
OTHER FEATURES Timelapse recording: Yes
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (rangefinder)
PHYSICAL Environmentally sealed: Yes
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
Summary
The Leica Q (Typ 116) highest resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better than the M Typ 240 highest resolution of 5952 x 3976 pixels (24 megapixels). The Leica Q (Typ 116) offers a wider ISO range of 100-50000 in compare with 200-6400 ISO range of the M Typ 240. Such ISO range let you to capture better pictures in more difficult conditions.
The Leica Q (Typ 116) display is better as it offers more number of screen dots 1,040,000 in comparison to 920,000 dots of the M Typ 240 screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The Leica Q (Typ 116) is produced with a touch screen. The M Typ 240 has better minimum (60 seconds) and fastest (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The M Typ 240 is weather sealed which means that the camera will be safe even uncovered if the photographer is out shooting in the rain and snow. The Leica Q (Typ 116) weighs 640g that is 40g lighter than the weight of the Leica M Typ 240. The Leica M Typ 240 can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. Recording GPS data can be useful if you like to travel, to be able to go into the image metadata and see exactly where a picture was produced.
Taking into account the above-mentioned differences the Leica Q (Typ 116) will be the best choice. Check the lowest price on Amazon