Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica T Type 701
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica T Type 701 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 6400
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Launched November 2015
- Additionally referred to as Typ 262
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica L Mount
- 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
- Revealed April 2014

Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica T Type 701 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Leica M Typ 262 versus Leica T Type 701, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Leica. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and T Type 701 (16MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and T Type 701 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

The M Typ 262 was brought out 20 months after the T Type 701 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M Typ 262 scores against the T Type 701 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica T Type 701 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Typ 262 and Leica T Typ 701. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery and Leica T Type 701 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Leica T Type 701
M Typ 262 | T Type 701 | |||
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Revealed | November 2015 | ![]() | April 2014 | Newer by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Leica M Typ 262
T Type 701 | M Typ 262 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1300k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+379k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Leica T Type 701
M Typ 262 | T Type 701 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica T Type 701 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 262 has got outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Leica T Type 701 has specifications of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).
Look at the Leica M Typ 262 versus Leica T Type 701 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the M Typ 262 against the T Type 701.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and T Type 701 is 77 and 85 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica T Type 701 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 262 and T Type 701.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M Typ 262 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Leica M Typ 262 will give greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger M Typ 262 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica T Type 701 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica T Type 701 Specifications
Leica M Typ 262 | Leica T Typ 701 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Leica |
Model | Leica M Typ 262 | Leica T Typ 701 |
Also called as | Typ 262 | - |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2015-11-19 | 2014-04-24 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Maestro | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 855.6mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 4944 x 3278 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12500 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica M | Leica L |
Total lenses | 59 | 4 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.7 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 1,300 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.50 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | - | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 grams (1.32 pounds) | 384 grams (0.85 pounds) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1082 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-SCL2 | BP-DC13 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $5,069 | $1,603 |