Sony a7S Vs Leica M240 – Which Is Better for You?

In this review, we will be looking at how two pro level cameras, Sony a7S Vs Leica M240, compare with each other. The reason for this review is to guide you on the choice of cameras. The relevance of cameras differs for different photography types.

As a result of this, we have placed the different features of one camera against those of the other camera. This is the basis of this comparison review.

However, we know some people do not have enough time to spare to read through the whole article. It is with this in mind that we ensured our comparison overview and comparison table sections contain information in concise sizes so it won’t take you time to go through it.

However, we do recommend that you read through the entire article.

Comparison Overview — Sony a7S Vs Leica M240

Here is a quick overview of the basic idea in this article

Overall Review of the Sony a7S Vs Leica M240

The Sony a7S and Leica M240 are first and foremost pro level mirrorless cameras. And while we are kinda impressed with the a7S, the Leica M240 isn’t very impressive.

From the detailed comparison of the two cameras done in the latter part of this review, you get to see that the two cameras are unique in their own way. However, from the proper examination of their respective features, we opine that the Sony a7S is way better than the Leica M240.

The only area where the Leica 240 clearly has the Sony a7S beat is the sensor resolution as it has a rating twice that of the Sony a7S. The Sony a7S has a sensor resolution of 12 megapixels while the Leica M240 has a sensor resolution of 24 mega pixels.

One would think that the Leica M240 will beat the Sony a7S in terms of image quality, but alas the opposite is the case. This is due to the fact that the Sony a7S has a wider sensor pixel area faster shutter speed and more focus points.

The sensor resolution of the Leica M240, though, is still the major reason why the Leica M240 is more suitable for landscape photography than the Sony a7S.

Other areas of interest are the aperture, shutter speed and ISO rating. These three features are the most decisive factors that determine how good a camera will be, especially in terms of photography,

The Leica M240 and the Sony a7S cameras have good shutter speeds even though the 1/8000 second rating of the Sony a7S is better than the 1/4000 second rating of the Leica M240. However, the Sony a7S has a higher ISO rating (high and low) than the Leica M240.

Generally, we noticed that mirrorless cameras do well when it comes to video operations. For this comparison though, the Sony a7S is the better of the two cameras in terms of video coverage. This claim is backed up by the fact that the Sony a7S camera has a better video resolution than the Leica M240. Also, the camera is lighter, this makes it easy to operate. Finally, the camera’s alternating screen helps the user get more creative when shooting.

Price/Value Ratio – Sony a7S Vs Leica M240

The Sony a7S is affordable while the Leica M240 camera is pretty pricey. The exciting features of the Sony a7S justify the price in our books. However, we cannot say the same for the Leica M240.

This is because the Leica M240 (despite the fact that it is inferior to the Sony a7S in terms of features and relevance) is roughly three times the price of the Sony a7S.

About The Brands

Sony

Sony Corporation is a Japanese multinational company. It has a diversified business system which includes consumer and professional electronics, entertainment and gaming. The company also offers financial services.

Sony is one of the leading manufacturers of electronic products for both consumer and professional markets. It is a leading player in the film industry that has a reputation of producing standard products such as lenses and cameras.

Leica Camera AG

Leica camera AG is a German company that specializes in the manufacture of cameras, lenses, binoculars, rifle scopes, ophthalmic lenses and microscopes.

This brand has been around for a while. It is known for being the best in terms of quality of lens. This really sets them apart and is one of the reasons the brand has cracked the top ten list of cameras.

Comparison Table — Sony a7S Vs Leica M240

	Sony a7S	Leica M240
Announcement Date	06-04-14	17-09-12
Body Type	SLR Style Mirrorless	Rangefinder Style mirrorless
Max Sensor Resolution	12 MP – APS – CMOS sensor	24 MP  APS – CMOS sensor
Weight	489g	680g
Dimensions	(127x94x48)millimeters	(139x80x42))millimeters
ISO	100 to 409600	100 to 6400
Continuous Shooting	5 frames per second	3 frames per second
Focus Points	25	None
LCD Screen Resolution	1230k dots	920kdots
Low Light ISO	3702	1860
Battery Life	360 shots	500 shots.
Maximum shutter speed	1/8000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
LCD Screen Size	3 inches	3 inches
Microphone port	Yes	No
Screen Type	Tilting	Fixed
Viewfinder coverage	100%	1%
Headphone port	Yes	No
Color Depth	23.9	24.0
Sensor Pixel area	71.24 micro squared metres	36.50 micro squared metres
Smartphone Remote Control	Yes	No
Face Detection	Yes	No
In built wireless	Yes	No
Near Field Communication	Yes	No
Auto Focus Selective	Yes	No
Timeline recording	With downloadable app	No
GPS	None	Optional
DxO Overall Score	87	84
Viewfinder magnification	0.71	0.68
Max Flash Synchronization	None	1/180 seconds
AF center	Yes	No
AF Live view	Yes	No
Flash Synchronization port	No	Yes
Available lenses	102	59

Which Is Better Under What Circumstance? — Sony a7S Vs Leica M240

Sony a7S	Leica M240
The Sony a7S camera has a really high ISO rating. With a 409,600 rating, this camera is equipped to perform better than the Leica M240 camera in areas where there is terrible light condition.	The Leica M240 has a sensor resolution of 24 megapixels. This makes the camera very suitable for cropping and larger prints. The sensor resolution rating of the camera gives the Leica M240 an edge over the Sony a7S in the landscape photography.
The Sony a7S is also the more affordable of the two cameras. It is the better option for professional photographers who want a mix of quality features and affordability.	While this camera doesn’t have an awesome battery life, we can’t help but point out that it has the more impressive battery life of the two cameras. In essence, this is the camera you’ll be able to use for longer periods at a time.
The Leica M240 is also better equipped to shoot in fast moving environments. With a continuous shooting rate of 5 frames per shooting and fast shutter speed of 1/8000 seconds, the camera has more of a relevance in the aspects of sport and street photography.
The Sony a7S has a very good low light ISO rating. With a low ISO rating of 3702 rating, the camera performs better in excessively bright light.

Common Features — Sony a7S Vs Leica M240

1.  Mirrorless

The primary similarity between the two cameras is the fact that the Sony a7S and the Leica M240 are both mirrorless.

When we say that a camera is mirrorless, we mean that the camera does not have an optical mirror in it. Mirrorless cameras are generally simpler mechanically, they are most times smaller and lighter than the DSLR cameras (which were the norm before the advent of mirrorless cameras).

These cameras also have the advantage of being quieter and this is because the noise usually generated in the DSLR cameras due to the movement of the mirror is eliminated.

For users who have old lenses, mirrorless cameras allow for sustainability as they allow you fix your old lenses to them via an adapter. This helps you save money as you don’t have to spend so much getting new lenses.

2. Flash Synchronization Port

The Sony a7S and Leica M240 also have a mutual feature in the flash synchronization. To start with, flash synchronization refers to the synchronizing of the firing of a photographic flash to coincide with the opening of the shutter admitting light to the electronic image sensor.

It helps shoot faster, particularly when the flash synchronization speed is fast. A fast flash synchronization also allows the user shoot at larger apertures. Shooting at larger apertures requires less flash power. This allows the flash recycle faster and that action in turn allows the user shoot more frames per second.

3. Environmental Sealing

The Sony a7S and the Leica M240 share another common feature in the environmental sealing. Weather sealing is protection of the internal parts of a camera from weather elements such as moisture, humidity and dust.

Weather sealing differs in quality from one camera to the other. However it comes though, it is proving to be the more relevant in photography like never before.

This feature has a lot of advantages as it ensures the cameras have a longer life span than that of those which do not have this feature. The absence of this feature could lead to the damage of parts of the camera.

4. RAW Support

In addition, the Sony a7S and the Leica M240 can both shoot in RAW. RAW contains unprocessed data from the image sensor of a digital camera.

For this format, there is no such thing as loss of the original data of the image. Also, there is no degradation of the image as the photos are not compressed.

Also, a major benefit of shooting RAW is the fact that you have a very quality image when you shoot in RAW. This is as a result of the fact that you get to record all the data from the sensor.

5. External Flash Shoe

Another feature that is common to the Sony a7S and the Leica M240 is the fact that the cameras have an external flash shoe feature.

The external flash shoe or hot shoe, as it is popularly known, is an open connection on top of the camera where one can attach the external flash. The flash connects to the hot shoe so that it activates when the shutter on the camera is pressed.

The external flash has numerous uses which gives it an overwhelming advantage over the in-built flash.  For one, the external flash is not rigid in movement. This is so because the external flashes of nowadays have swivel heads which enables the user to point the flash in practically any direction. And this helps to create a more natural looking photograph when used indoor.

Furthermore, the flash-to-subject distance of the two cameras is better than that of their counterparts which only have the in built flash. This attribute can be used to ensure adequate lighting on images that are located far away from the camera (within 10 metres distance).

The external flash also helps to reduce (to the barest minimum) the level of the red eye that the photographer will see in their portraits.

Also, the external flash also has more accessories available for it than the in-built flash. These accessories can help the photographer cast out shadows, also ensuring that the light coming from the flash is well spread.

The advantages stated above all point to the fact that the external flash allows for more control and manipulation of the light source.

6. Maximum Shutter Speed

The Sony a7S and Leica M240 both have good maximum shutter speed. In digital photography, shutter speed is the unit of measurement which is used to determine how long the shutter remains open as the picture is taken.

The shutter speed, together with the aperture, control the amount of light that will reach the sensor. So, the faster the shutter speed, the shorter the exposure time will be. And the shorter the exposure time, the less the amount of light that enters the camera.

This gives the photographer no choice but to shoot at a high ISO to balance out the small amount of light that is getting to the sensor.

The Sony a7S camera has a maximum shutter speed of 1/8000 second while the Leica M240 has a maximum shutter speed of 1/4000 second. Even though the shutter speed of the Sony a7S is double that of the Leica M240, it can be said that both cameras have relatively fast shutter speeds. 

The respective shutter speed rating of the two cameras is responsible for the relevance of the two cameras in the aspect of sports and wildlife photography.

7. Video Resolution

The final similarity between the Sony a7S and the Leica M240 is their video resolution. Resolution of a camera means the number of distinct pixels in each dimensions that can be displayed. It is dependent on the aspect ratio of a video.

That said, the Sony a7S and the Leica M240 both have a video resolution of 1920 x 1080.

A Sony a7S Demonstration Video — Sony a7S Vs Leica M240

Unique Features — Sony a7S Vs Leica M240

1. Low ISO

The low light ISO is a feature that separates the Sony a7S and the Leica M240. Low light ISO is mostly employed in areas where there is too much of light exposure. What this essentially means is that the low light ISO is employed in overly lit areas.

With this feature, you are assured of a quality image because the tonal reproduction and colors will be of very high quality. This also helps you capture pictures in landscape format.

As a matter of fact, the Sony a7S has a low ISO rating that is twice that of the Leica M240. The Sony a7S has a low ISO rating of 3702 while the Leica M240 has a rating of 1860.  

2. Face Detection

In addition, the Sony a7S possesses the face detection feature while the Leica M240 doesn’t. Face detection is a recent technology that enables the cameras to detect human faces.

By virtue of this feature, the camera is enabled to focus easily on targeted human faces in a congested environment which might contain other elements. This feature is also called the face-priority auto focus.

Face detection also enables the camera set the focus and appropriate exposure to be able to shoot automatically.

The presence of this feature on the Sony a7S gives the camera an added advantage in the aspect of taking precise shots. It is better positioned to leave out other unnecessary details or elements in their captured shot.

This feature is one of the reasons why the Sony a7S is better than the Leica M240 in the aspect of portrait photography.

3. Headphone Port

The Sony a7S camera also has a headphone port while the Leica M240 camera doesn’t. The headphone port allows the user plug external headphones to the camera.

The external headphones help to produce better audio quality. This also ensures that unnecessary sound in the environment is not heard.

4. Silent Shutter Options

The Sony a7S camera has a silent shutter option. Now, the silent shutter option helps to ensure some form of quiet mode where the shutter sound is not allowed to escape. 

Since the Sony a7S has a very fast shutter speed at 1/8000s, the shutter will tend to produce noise when clicked. This silent shutter option helps to silence this noise.

As a result, the photographer can shoot discretely which is why it can be used when shooting wildlife discoveries, in crime scene areas and generally areas where discretion is necessary.

5. Auto Exposure Bracketing

The Sony a7S camera has the Auto Exposure (AE) Bracketing feature while the Leica M240 doesn’t. In photography, AE bracketing is the technique that involves the photographer taking varying shots of the same object (three shots is the standard) with a camera using exposures that slightly differ.

When the camera is set in the AE bracketing mode, the camera takes several categorized shots automatically. This ensures that the photographer does not have to manually alter the settings of the camera between each shots.

Bracketing means that you capture a sequence of photos while changing your camera settings from shot to shot. This means that you end up with two or more photos of the same scene with only a few differences in each one.

This feature also gives the Sony a7S a great edge over the Leica M240 in terms of low light situations. This is because AE bracketing is mostly used in low light situations to obtain images that their quality is not compromised.

6. Inbuilt Wireless Connection

Another feature that separates the Sony a7S and the Leica M240 is the in-built wireless connection. The Sony a7S has this feature while the Sony a7S does not. Wireless connection on a camera allows said camera transfer files from the camera to other devices via the internet. A camera that is Wi-Fi enabled has the ability to connect to internet networks. 

It is not enough to only snap pictures, it is also important to get the pictures sent to people who will make use of it.

With in-built wireless connection, the use of wires, cables or ports for transfer of files is not needed. This also is a technological shift that is aimed at giving users a better experience when it comes to quality file transfer.

7. Near Field Communication Connection

The Near Field Communication connection feature is another feature that differentiates between the two cameras as the Sony a7S has this feature while the Leica M240 doesn’t. 

The Near Field Communication (NFC) connection allows two devices connect wirelessly so that the two devices can share data between themselves. This mode is designed to work through proximity sensing.

What this means is that the two devices (in this case that is the camera and the smartphone) need to be close to each other (they do not need to physically touch each other, though).

The NFC connection can be seen as an alternative to the inbuilt wireless connection on cameras that do not have the in-built wireless feature. It can also be seen as an added blessing for the cameras that do have the inbuilt wireless feature.

Cameras that lack this feature and the wireless feature do not have any quality transfer mechanism, except they come with the Bluetooth feature. This would result in the user having to buy internet adapters which only increases the expenses of the photographer.

8. Maximum Sensor Resolution

Another feature that separates the Sony a7S from the Leica M240 is the aspect of sensor resolution. Sensor resolution is a property of the camera sensor which is responsible for the quality of your output image.

The quality of your image is determined by the sensor resolution and the sensor pixel area in most cases. That said, while the Leica M240 has the Sony a7S beat in the sensor resolution department, the Sony a7S has the upper hand in the aspect of sensor pixel area.

The Sony a7S has a 12 megapixel sensor resolution while the Leica M240 has an amazing sensor resolution rating of 24 megapixels. That is an amazing 12 mega pixel difference between the two cameras.

The implication of this is that one will be able to print larger and crop better with the Leica M240.

9. Continuous Shooting

Another feature that separates the Sony a7S and the Leica M240 is the continuous shooting feature. Continuous shooting talks about how many shots a camera can take in quick succession in just one second.

The Sony a7S has a continuous shooting rate of 5 frames per second while the Leica M240 has a continuous shooting rate of 3 frames per second. Neither camera has an exceptionally high continuous shooting rate but the 2 frames per second difference could be significant.

This feature is mostly used in aspects of photography that involve quick motion. And it is because the photographer is able to take as many shots as possible in a short frame of time and then choose the ones they consider perfect.

This is why this feature has relevance in some aspects of photography that includes wildlife coverage, sport coverage and street photography. And is one of the reasons the Sony a7S is the better camera for those kinds of photography.

10. Weight

Another important component that separates the Sony a7S and the Leica M240 is their weight. The weight of a camera is a very vital deciding factor when making the choice of a camera.

For the different photography types especially ones in which outdoor shooting is involved like street photography, much attention should be given to the weight of a camera.

The Sony a7S weighs 489 grams while the Leica M240 weighs 680 grams. So obviously, the weight of the Leica M240 is 191 grams more than that of the Sony a7S. 

Both cameras could actually be considered lightweight. However, because the Sony a7S is significantly lighter than the Leica M240, it is probably the better option for things like street, daily and sports photography where they appreciate lesser additional weight.

11. Tilting Screen

The tilting screen feature is another feature that separates the Sony a7S from the Leica M240. So, while the Sony a7S camera has a tilting screen the Leica M240’s screen is fixed. 

A tilting screen is an LCD screen which is adjustable, hence, it can be repositioned in different angles. The major advantage that the tilting screen has over the fixed screen is that it allows the user to be creative with their shots as they have the liberty to shoot and preview photos in positions that are difficult such as waist level and above head level.

These are positions which will serve as a challenge to anyone using the Leica M240 because of its fixed screen. They are mostly left with no option than to shoot at inconvenient features (which in most cases leads to them having blurry images).

12. Viewfinder

A viewfinder is a camera component (a preview window) that is used to frame, focus and take the picture.

It could also be used to display exposure settings or meter information as the case may be. Viewfinders generally have a readily visible image in bright light than the screen.

Viewfinders also allow for better stability of the camera as they allow the user hold the camera closer to his or her body.

The Sony a7S has an electronic viewfinder while the Leica M240 has an optical viewfinder. The two types have their respective advantages.

The electronic viewfinder offers the live preview screen where pictures taken afresh can be previewed. This is always helpful in bright sunlight, making the Sony a7S a good camera for outdoor purposes. It also shows additional information such as an image histogram, camera settings, focal ratio, battery charge, etc.

The optical viewfinder, on the other hand, displays optical images and so doesn’t use up so much battery life. This is termed through the lens technology.

13. Max ISO

Additionally, there is a big disparity between the high ISO rating Sony a7S and the Leica M240.  In digital photography, ISOs are used to measure the level of the sensitivity of the camera’s sensor.

ISO is one of the fundamental parameters that affect image quality in photography. The other two parameters being shutter speed and the aperture.

High ISOs help the photographer overcome the challenges associated with shooting in low light conditions.

The higher the ISO rating, the higher the exposure to light and the more the finer grain in the shots you are taking.

The Sony a7S has an ISO rating of 409600 while the Leica M240 camera only has a pedestrian ISO rating of 6400. This is the reason why this feature ended up in this section.

From what we can see, the Sony a7S has a really impressive ISO rating while the Leica M240 has a not very impressive high ISO.

This gives the Sony a7S the edge in the aspect of sports photography (because the High ISO rating complements its high shutter speed).

14. Battery Life

Another distinguishing feature between these two cameras is their battery life. The Sony a7S has a battery life of 340 shots while the Leica M240 has a battery life of 500 shots. It is obvious that the Leica M240 has a 160 frame advantage over the Sony a7S.

Considering the fact that the average battery life (standard) for mirrorless cameras is pegged at 359 shots, we can say that the Sony a7S has an average battery life while the Leica M240 has a good battery life, for mirrorless cameras. 

The average battery rating of the Sony a7S takes some shine off its overall rating as it could become a burden on anyone who chooses to buy it. Not to worry though, the problem is one that can be rectified by buying extra batteries.

15. Microphone Port

Another feature that separates the Sony a7S from the Leica M240 camera is the microphone port. The Sony a7S camera has an external microphone port while the same cannot be said of the Leica M240.

The Leica M240 camera that is lacking the feature (but has an in-built microphone) is susceptible to having poor audio quality because it can pick up unnecessary sounds in its environment such as mechanical noise and the likes.

This could have a negative effect on the overall work of the videographer. No one will want to watch a video with a terrible audio quality.

16. Focus Points

Another major difference between the Sony a7S and the Leica M240 is the autofocus points feature. Autofocus points are the tools which the camera uses to focus on a targeted element or elements. They are easily noticed once you press the shutter halfway. That said, the Sony a7S has 25 autofocus points while the feature is totally missing in the Leica M240 camera.

The Autofocus points are also relevant for object tracking in sports and wildlife photography. It helps the photographer’s point of view by giving him a clearer and precise position of the targeted objects. This way, the photographer does not have the issue of blurry pictures.

17. Smartphone Control Feature

The final feature that sets the Sony a7S and the Leica M240 apart is the smartphone remote control feature. The Sony a7S has the smartphone remote control feature while the feature is missing in the Leica M240.

When we say a camera has smartphone control feature, we mean that the camera can be controlled or operated with a smartphone. The only criterion to achieve this is that the camera and the smartphone must be connected to the same network or Wi-Fi.

Once the connection is established, the smartphone can then be used to operate the camera from a distance through the help of the camera apps installed on it.

This feature is advantageous in that it allows the photographer operate the camera in a relaxed position as he/she can even operate the camera while sitting, as far as connection is established with the camera.

You’ll want this feature if you have to shoot in risky places. All you’ll need do is place the camera wherever it can pick the subjects and then go somewhere comfortable to take your shots.

A Leica M240 Demonstration Video — Sony a7S Vs Leica M240

Unique Pros — Sony a7S Vs Leica M240

Pros of the Sony a7S — Sony a7S Vs Leica M240

• The Sony a7S has a tough body build. This makes it a very durable option for various purposes, especially the outdoor kind.
• Also, the Sony a7S has more lenses available to it than the Leica M240 camera. The Sony a7S has 102 lenses compared to the 32 lenses of the Leica M240.
• Furthermore, the Sony a7S has a better auto focus feature. With 25 focus points, the camera is well designed to zoom in on target images.
• The Sony a7S camera performs well in low lit areas. With an out of this world max ISO rating of 409600, the Sony a7S camera performs better in poorly lit areas than the Leica M240 which has a max ISO rating of 6400. 
• Furthermore, the Sony a7S camera has an inbuilt wireless connection. This helps the user to wirelessly transfer their files to an online location.
• The Sony a7S camera also has a wide array of downloadable camera apps.
• Also, the Sony a7S camera has a smartphone remote control feature. This gives the user flexibility in controlling the camera from a distance (within connectivity range).
• In addition, with a very good low light rating of 3702, the Sony a7S camera performs better in poorly lit areas than the Leica M240.
• Also, the Sony a7S camera has an autofocus center.  This allows for improved accuracy when using the auto focus feature of the camera.
• Furthermore, the Sony a7S camera has a tilting screen which will allow you take shots from some very interesting angles.
• Also, the Sony a7S camera has a Near Field Communication connection feature. This helps achieve seamless transfer of files to other devices (that must be NFC enabled).
• The Sony a7S camera is more affordable than the Leica M240.
• The Sony a7S has the Auto Exposure bracketing feature which helps the photographer to experiment with different exposure levels in a bid to get the best image quality.
• The Sony a7S has a headphone port.
• The Sony a7S also has a microphone port. This helps to ensure good audio quality.
• Lastly, the Sony a7S camera has a very good sensor pixel area. This contributes largely to the quality of the image produced by the camera.

Pros of the Leica M240 — Sony a7S Vs Leica M240

• With a sensor resolution that is twice that of the Sony a7S, the Leica M240 camera has the superior sensor resolution rating.
• The Leica M240 also has the better battery life.
• Furthermore, the Leica M240 has an optional GPS tagging feature. This makes it easy for the user to remember the locations where the pictures were shot.

Unique Cons — Sony a7S Vs Leica M240

Cons of the Sony a7S — Sony a7S Vs Leica M240

• The Sony a7S also has a low battery life. This makes buying extra batteries a necessity.
• The Sony a7S camera does not have the GPS tagging feature. For a camera designed for semiprofessionals, this is not good enough. The lack of GPS tagging denies the user the privilege of remembering the locations at which the pictures were taken.
• Finally, the Sony a77 camera has an over reactive EVF eye sensor.

Cons of the Leica M240 — Sony a7S Vs Leica M240

• Firstly, the Leica M240 camera has very few lenses that are compatible with it. There are 59 lenses available for the Leica M240.
• The Leica M240 camera has a not so good low light ISO rating when compared to the Sony a7S
• Furthermore, the Leica M240 camera does not have a smartphone remote control. The consequence of this is that the owner has to always manually operate the camera even when it comes to the easiest of tasks like settings change.
• The Leica M240 camera has a very slow continuous shooting rate.
• Furthermore, the Leica M240 camera has no face detection feature. This might lead to having blurry images as the user will have to zoom when he wants to isolate a human face in a crowded environment.
• The Leica M240 camera does not have an articulating screen. This places a restriction on the angles at which the camera can be used to shoot.
• The Leica M240 has no inbuilt wireless function. This makes it harder for the user to transfer files to other devices.
• The Leica M240 has no microphone port. This could end up affecting the overall sound quality of the videos recorded with the camera.
• The Leica M240 camera also has no headphone port.
• Furthermore, the Leica M240 camera has no Near Field Communication connection. This leaves the user with no other option but to spend on internet adapters to aid the easy transfer of files on the camera.
• The Leica M240 camera has no Auto Exposure bracketing. This could result in poor imaging in areas of extreme low lighting.
• Finally, the Leica M240 is a pretty expensive camera.

Common Pros — Sony a7S Vs Leica M240

	Sony a7S	Leica M240
External Flash Shoe	The Sony a7S camera has provision for an external flash as it has a hot shoe for that purpose. An external flash which has its own battery helps you to save your battery life as opposed to the internal flash. This reason coupled with the others mentioned in the previous sections is enough to show that the external flash is a necessity for a pro photographer.	Same as the Sony a7S
Viewfinder	The Sony a7S has a viewfinder. Viewfinders help show the photographer important details like metering data and other settings. The viewfinder also helps show the camera mode information. It is preferred over the screen by most users. The Sony a7S camera has an electronic viewfinder.	Same as the Sony a7S. The only difference is that the Leica M240 has an optical viewfinder.
RAW Support	The Sony a7S has the ability to shoot in RAW format. This format saves files in their original or true form and size. Files stored in this format are uncompressed, hence they have their full details intact.	Same as the Sony a7S.
Shutter Speed	The Sony a7S camera has a very good shutter speed at 1/8000 second. This enables the camera shoot quality videos.	Same as the Sony a7S. The only difference is that the Leica M240 has a slower shutter speed at 1/4000 seconds rating.
Environmental Sealing	The Sony a7S camera comes with a weather sealed body.  Weather sealing of cameras has to do with protecting the cameras against unfavorable weather conditions like rain, snow and dust.	Same as the Sony a7S.
Color depth	The Sony a7S has a very good color depth rating. This contributes to the good image quality associated with the Sony a7S.	Same as the Sony a7S. The only difference is that the color depth is 24.0 as opposed to 23.9 in the a7s.

Common Cons — Sony a7S Vs Leica M240

	Sony a7S	Leica M240
Image Stabilization	The Sony a7S does not have an in body image stabilization feature. The purpose of this feature is to help avoid having blurry pictures that are usually associated with the shaking of the camera lens.	Same as the Sony a7S.
Built-in Flash	The Sony a7S camera does not have an inbuilt flash feature. We always like for a camera to have an inbuilt flash and that is because one can be sure that it is always available. But seeing as this camera does not have this feature, you’ll have to always carry your external flash with you.	Same as the Sony a7S
Touch Screen	The Sony a7S camera does not have a touch screen feature. This feature is useful for helping the user to navigate through the settings on the menu of the camera swiftly. However, one cannot enjoy this with this camera.	Same as the Sony a7S.

What People Think About Both — Sony a7S Vs Leica M240

Sony a7S	Leica M240
The Sony a7S actually has received amazing reviews by users. To start with, people are in love with the high ISO rating of the camera. They can’t seem to get enough of its excellent performance in low light. Secondly, many photographers love the fact that the camera has the silent shutter setting as it helps them avoid the annoying sounds that the shutter makes while shooting at high shutter speed. They are also impressed by the camera’s ability to take quality 1080 pixel videos. Some users also love the autofocus function of the camera. They are happy that the camera gives them room to achieve quality imaging through the feature. Finally, the users also love the fact that the camera is light. This has helped them carry out their street photography with ease.	The Leica M240 actually has also gotten good reviews by users alike. To start with, people like that the camera has a very good sensor resolution. With a sensor resolution of 24 megapixels, users have the liberty to crop without fear of compromising image quality. The users are also impressed with the camera’s ability to do 1080-pixel video shooting. Surprisingly, some users seem comfortable with this camera’s battery life.
The major shortcoming of the Sony a7S which does not bode well with the users is its lack of a good battery. This makes them spend more on batteries. Users also do not like the fact that the camera does not have image stabilization. The solution to this is that users have to buy optical stabilization lenses.	The major complain that photographers have concerning the Leica M240 is the fact that the camera is very pricey. Another shortcoming that they are not okay with is the fact that the camera doesn’t have a good high ISO. This coupled with the fact that the camera does not have AE bracketing makes it difficult to achieve quality image in low light.

Our Take — Sony a7S Vs Leica M240

Sony a7S	Leica M240
We consider this camera am awesome camera. The camera has very good ratings in terms of autofocus and shutter speed. You’ll find that this camera is relevant for both photography and videography alike. The camera is our preferred choice, of the two cameras, for all forms of photography (street, sports, portrait, daily and wildlife photography) except landscape photography. We also love the fact that the camera has quality transfer media in its inbuilt wireless connection and Near Field Communication connection. The fact that this camera is way more affordable than the alternative is just the icing on the cake for us.	On the other hand, we do not think much of the Leica M240, let alone as a pro camera. The only real things that this camera has going for it are its sensor resolution and weight. Its battery life is better than that of the Sony a7S but isn’t exactly fantastic. And on top of all that, it is pretty expensive.
A major shortcoming that we have noticed in the Sony a7S is its lack of a durable battery. This is a major letdown that the camera has. However, if that isn’t a tie breaker for you, get the Sony a7S now!	We wouldn’t go for this camera because we do not think that it has much to offer. However, if having read through this entire article you still consider this camera something, get the Leica M240 here!