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Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica M9

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Leica M9 front
Portability
79
Imaging
63
Features
30
Overall
49

Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica M9 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Launched November 2015
  • Alternative Name is Typ 262
Leica M9
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2009
  • Renewed by Leica M9-P
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica M9 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica M9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both are produced by Leica. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and M9 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The M Typ 262 was unveiled 6 years after the M9 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the M Typ 262 scores vs the M9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Leica M9

 M Typ 262 M9 
RevealedNovember 2015September 2009More modern by 76 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Leica M Typ 262

 M9 M Typ 262 

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Leica M9

 M Typ 262 M9 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica M9 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 262 features physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Leica M9 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the M Typ 262 vs the M9.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica M9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 262 and M9 is 77 and 79 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica M9 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica M9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 262 and M9.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Leica M Typ 262 to produce greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher M Typ 262 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica M9 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica M9 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica M9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M9 as a Portrait photography camera
75
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
69
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Street photography camera
Leica M9 as a Street photography camera
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
65
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography info
Leica M9 Sports photography info
50
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
44
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (350 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography info
Leica M9 Travel photography info
58
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
54
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (350 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica M9 as a Landscape photography camera
69
manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
60
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (350 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging highlights
Leica M9 Vlogging highlights
22
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video ( pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
9
lack of video recording
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica M9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Leica M9
 Leica M Typ 262Leica M9
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Leica
Model Leica M Typ 262 Leica M9
Also referred to as Typ 262 -
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2015-11-19 2009-09-09
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Maestro -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 5952 x 3976 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 6400 2500
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Leica M
Available lenses 59 59
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution - None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 585 gr (1.29 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 884
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL2 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $5,069 $2,750