Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon Z30

Lets look a bit more closely at the Leica M Edition 60 versus Nikon Z30, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and the Z30 (21MP) is relatively well matched but the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and Z30 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The M Edition 60 was brought out 8 years earlier than the Z30 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the M Edition 60 scores against the Z30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Edition 60 & Nikon Z30. The entire galleries are provided at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery & Nikon Z30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Leica M Edition 60 has physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z30 has specifications of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the M Edition 60 against the Z30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M Edition 60 and Z30 is 74 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M Edition 60 and Z30.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M Edition 60 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Leica M Edition 60 will resolve extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged M Edition 60 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.