Leica M-Monochrom vs Leica SL2

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Leica M-Monochrom and Leica SL2, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are created by Leica. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and SL2 (47MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M-Monochrom was launched 8 years prior to the SL2 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the M-Monochrom scores vs the SL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-Monochrom and Leica SL2. The complete galleries are available at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery and Leica SL2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica M-Monochrom has outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Leica SL2 has proportions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).

Look at the Leica M-Monochrom and Leica SL2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the M-Monochrom versus the SL2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-Monochrom and SL2 is 78 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M-Monochrom and SL2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Leica SL2 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 29MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged M-Monochrom is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.