Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M-Monochrom
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![Leica M Edition 60 front Leica M Edition 60 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-M-Edition-60/Leica-M-Edition-60-front.jpg)
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M-Monochrom Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica M Mount
- 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Revealed September 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 10000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Released May 2012
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M-Monochrom Overview
Let's look more closely at the Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M-Monochrom, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are designed by Leica. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and M-Monochrom (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).
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The M Edition 60 was released 2 years later than the M-Monochrom and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M Edition 60 grades vs the M-Monochrom in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M-Monochrom Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Edition 60 & Leica M-Monochrom. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery & Leica M-Monochrom Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Leica M-Monochrom
M Edition 60 | M-Monochrom | |||
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Released | September 2014 | ![]() | May 2012 | More recent by 29 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Leica M Edition 60
M-Monochrom | M Edition 60 |
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Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Leica M-Monochrom
M Edition 60 | M-Monochrom | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M-Monochrom Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M Edition 60 enjoys outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Leica M-Monochrom has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).
Examine the Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M-Monochrom in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the M Edition 60 vs the M-Monochrom.
![Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M-Monochrom size comparison Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M-Monochrom size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Edition-60-vs-Leica-M-Monochrom-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M Edition 60 and M-Monochrom is 74 and 78 respectively.
![Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M-Monochrom top view buttons comparison Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M-Monochrom top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Edition-60-vs-Leica-M-Monochrom-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M-Monochrom Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M Edition 60 and M-Monochrom.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Leica M Edition 60 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger M Edition 60 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
![Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M-Monochrom sensor size comparison Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M-Monochrom sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M-Edition-60-vs-Leica-M-Monochrom-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M-Monochrom Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M-Monochrom Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M-Monochrom Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Edition-60-vs-Leica-M-Monochrom-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M-Monochrom Specifications
Leica M Edition 60 | Leica M-Monochrom | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Leica |
Model type | Leica M Edition 60 | Leica M-Monochrom |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-09-23 | 2012-05-10 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 5212 x 3472 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 10000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica M | Leica M |
Amount of lenses | 59 | 59 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Optical (rangefinder) |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.68x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 32 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 680 gr (1.50 pounds) | 600 gr (1.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | - | $7,950 |