Leica M (Typ 240): ISO Comparisons with Leica X Vario (Daylight)

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On this page, I compare the ISO behavior of the Leica X Vario and Leica M (Typ 240) cameras in daylight. For both cameras, noise reduction was set to off.

Comparison Photos

Click the previews and sections to see the original photos in a new window. Overall, I got the impression that, beyond ISO 800, Ricoh "ironed out" noise, but also detail, a little bit more than Leica...

Leica X Vario (weak AA filter)		Leica M (Typ 240) (no AA filter)

Overview		Overview
Leica X Vario at ISO 100 - overview		Leica M (Typ 240) at ISO 100 (PULL) - overview

Detail (100% Crop)		Detail (100% Crop)
Leica X Vario at ISO 100		Leica M (Typ 240) at ISO 100 (PULL)
Leica X Vario at ISO 200		Leica M (Typ 240) at ISO 200
Leica X Vario at ISO 400		Leica M (Typ 240) at ISO 400
Leica X Vario at ISO 800		Leica M (Typ 240) at ISO 800
Leica X Vario at ISO 1600		Leica M (Typ 240) at ISO 1600
Leica X Vario at ISO 3200		Leica M (Typ 240) at ISO 3200
Leica X Vario at ISO 6400		Leica M (Typ 240) at ISO 6400 (PUSH)

Leica M (Typ 240): ISO Comparisons with Leica X Vario (Daylight)

Comparison Photos

Leica X Vario (weak AA filter)

Leica M (Typ 240) (no AA filter)