Leica M (Typ 240): Size and Weight Comparisons

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Having purchased a Leica M (Typ 240), I asked myself how this camera fares in comparison with the Leica X Vario and the Ricoh GXR with M-mount expansion unit size-wise and weight-wise. Therefore, I prepared some quick photos that helped me answer this question more easily. I also supply some size and weight data.

Note: This page includes the Ricoh GR (as an alternative for the pocket).

Size Data

Camera	*Size: W x H x D**	GXR Camera Unit Only	Remarks
Leica M (Typ 240)	138.6 mm x 80 mm x 42 mm		EVF not included
Leica X Vario	133 x 73 x 95 mm / 5.24 x 2.87 x 3.74 in		EVF not included
Ricoh GXR Body	113.9 mm x 70.2 x 28.9 mm		EVF not included
Ricoh GXR M-Mount Expansion Unit	120 mm × 70.2 mm × 45.7 mm	79.1 mm × 60.9 mm × 40.5 mm	EVF not included
Ricoh GR	117 mm x 61 mm x 34.7 mm		OVF not included

*) Camera unit mounted on GXR body for Ricoh GXR units

All data according to the manufacturers' specifications.

Size Comparisons

Leica X Vario (No EVF)

The following size comparisons are primarily meant to compare the camera bodies. The Leica M can be fitted with lenses of various sizes - here a 50 mm lens is used. Since I own only one EVF, I do not use it here in the size comparisons.




X Vario on the left on all photos

Leica X Vario (with half case, with and without EVF)




X Vario on the left on all photos

Ricoh GXR M-Mount Expansion Unit (No Lens)



GXR on the left on all photos

Ricoh GR



GR on the left on all photos

Weight Comparisons

Camera	Weight (according to the manufacturer)
Leica M (Typ 240)	Ca. 680 g (with battery)
Leica X Vario	Ca. 650/680 g / 22.9/24 oz (without/with battery)
Ricoh GXR with M-Mount Expansion Unit	Camera unit only: Approx. 170 g; when mounted on camera body: 370 g（battery and SD memory card included)
Ricoh GR	215/245 g (without everything/with battery and strap)

The Ricoh GXR body weighs 160 g (according to Ricoh)

A fully equipped Leica M (Typ 240) including battery, SD card, EVF, Peak Design shoulder strap, halfcase, and Zeiss Sonnar 50mm f/1.5 weighs 1060 g (1067 with lens cap). For comparison, the Leica X Vario equipped with a battery, an SD card, the EVF, the protector, the lens hood without cap, and the shoulder strap weighs 760 g with the Leica shoulder strap, and 772 g with the Peak Design shoulder strap (including two anchors).