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Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica M10

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Leica M10 front
Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
45
Overall
61

Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica M10 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Released November 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Typ 262
Leica M10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Renewed by Leica M11
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica M10 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica M10, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are created by Leica. The image resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the M10 (24MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M Typ 262 was unveiled 14 months earlier than the M10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M Typ 262 scores vs the M10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Leica M10

 M Typ 262 M10 

Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Leica M Typ 262

 M10 M Typ 262 
ReleasedJanuary 2017November 2015More recent by 14 months
Screen resolution1037k921kCrisper screen (+116k dot)

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Leica M10

 M Typ 262 M10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica M10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 262 features physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Leica M10 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the M Typ 262 versus the M10.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica M10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and M10 is 77 and 75 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica M10 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica M10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 262 and M10.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The older M Typ 262 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica M10 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica M10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica M10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M10 as a Portrait photography camera
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
83
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Street photography features
Leica M10 Street photography features
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
69
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
great ISO range (50,000)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography info
Leica M10 Sports photography info
50
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
53
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography details
Leica M10 Travel photography details
58
good resolution (24MP)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
57
decent MP (24MP)
low battery life (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica M10 as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (210 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M Typ 262
Vlogging with Leica M10
22
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low ( pxls)
no external mic socket
9
lack of video recording
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica M10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Leica M10
 Leica M Typ 262Leica M10
General Information
Make Leica Leica
Model Leica M Typ 262 Leica M10
Alternative name Typ 262 -
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2015-11-19 2017-01-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 5952 x 3976 5952 x 3992
Highest native ISO 6400 50000
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Leica M
Number of lenses 59 59
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution - None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) 660g (1.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 86
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2133
Other
Battery life - 210 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL2 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $5,069 $7,595