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Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica SL

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Leica SL front
Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
78
Overall
73

Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica SL Key Specs

Leica M Edition 60
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Announced September 2014
Leica SL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 847g - 147 x 104 x 39mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Typ 601
  • New Model is Leica SL2
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica SL Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica SL, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both are offered by Leica. The sensor resolution of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and the SL (24MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M Edition 60 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the SL making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica SL being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M Edition 60 matches up against the SL when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Leica SL

 M Edition 60 SL 

Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Leica M Edition 60

 SL M Edition 60 
ReleasedOctober 2015September 2014More modern by 13 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Leica SL

 M Edition 60 SL 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica SL Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M Edition 60 has got external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Leica SL has measurements of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the M Edition 60 against the SL.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica SL size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M Edition 60 and SL is 74 and 67 respectively.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica SL top view buttons comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica SL Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Edition 60 and SL.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged M Edition 60 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica SL sensor size comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica SL Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica SL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica SL as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Street photography advice
Leica SL Street photography advice
68
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
69
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Sports photography details
Leica SL Sports photography details
56
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Travel photography info
Leica SL Travel photography info
63
weather proof
good MP (24 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
65
environment proofing
features touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
terrible battery (400 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M Edition 60
Landscape photography with Leica SL
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Vlogging information
Leica SL Vlogging information
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
33
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica SL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Leica SL
 Leica M Edition 60Leica SL
General Information
Brand Leica Leica
Model Leica M Edition 60 Leica SL
Also called - Typ 601
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-09-23 2015-10-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 5952 x 3976 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 50000
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Leica L
Available lenses 59 30
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 4,400 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 pounds) 847 grams (1.87 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 147 x 104 x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 88
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1821
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots One Dual
Cost at launch - $7,450