Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica SL2
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica SL2 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2014
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 50000
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
- Revealed November 2019
- Succeeded the Leica SL
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On this page, we are evaluating the Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica SL2, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both of them are built by Leica. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and SL2 (47MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe M Edition 60 was introduced 6 years prior to the SL2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the M Edition 60 grades versus the SL2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Leica SL2
| M Edition 60 | SL2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Leica M Edition 60
| SL2 | M Edition 60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2019 |  | September 2014 | Fresher by 62 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 920k | Sharper display (+1180k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Leica SL2
| M Edition 60 | SL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica SL2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica M Edition 60 enjoys exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Leica SL2 has sizing of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).
See the Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica SL2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the M Edition 60 against the SL2.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M Edition 60 and SL2 is 74 and 57 respectively.
Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica SL2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M Edition 60 and SL2.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Leica SL2 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older M Edition 60 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica SL2 Specifications
| Leica M Edition 60 | Leica SL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Leica | Leica |
| Model type | Leica M Edition 60 | Leica SL2 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2014-09-23 | 2019-11-06 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Maestro III |
| 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 | 24MP | 47MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 8368 x 5584 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 50000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Leica M | Leica L |
| Available lenses | 59 | 30 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Display resolution | 920k dots | 2,100k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 1800s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/40000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 20.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 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) | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 680 grams (1.50 lbs) | 835 grams (1.84 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 370 shots |
| Battery type | - | Built-in |
| Battery ID | - | BP-SCL4 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) |
| Card slots | Single | 2 |
| Retail cost | - | $5,995 |