Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica SL2-S

The following is a in depth overview of the Leica M Edition 60 and Leica SL2-S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both sold by Leica. The sensor resolution of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and the SL2-S (24MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The M Edition 60 was unveiled 7 years prior to the SL2-S which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the M Edition 60 scores versus the SL2-S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Edition 60 and Leica SL2-S. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery and Leica SL2-S Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. 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) while the Leica SL2-S has specifications of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M Edition 60 versus the SL2-S.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Edition 60 and SL2-S is 74 and 55 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Edition 60 and SL2-S.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged M Edition 60 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.