Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon L120

Below, we will be matching up the Leica M Edition 60 and Nikon L120, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and L120 (14MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and L120 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The M Edition 60 was revealed 3 years later than the L120 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M Edition 60 matches up against the L120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Edition 60 and Nikon Coolpix L120. The full galleries are available at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery and Nikon L120 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Edition 60 provides outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Nikon L120 has dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Check the Leica M Edition 60 and Nikon L120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the M Edition 60 compared to the L120.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M Edition 60 and L120 is 74 and 75 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M Edition 60 and L120.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M Edition 60 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica M Edition 60 will render more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer M Edition 60 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.