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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S6900

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S6900 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
  • Introduced November 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Typ 262
Nikon S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2015
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S6900 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon S6900, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and S6900 (16MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and S6900 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M Typ 262 was launched 10 months later than the S6900 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S6900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M Typ 262 matches up against the S6900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Nikon S6900

 M Typ 262 S6900 
AnnouncedNovember 2015February 2015Fresher by 10 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Leica M Typ 262

 S6900 M Typ 262 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon S6900

 M Typ 262 S6900 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 262 enjoys outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon S6900 has sizing of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the M Typ 262 vs the S6900.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S6900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and S6900 is 77 and 93 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S6900 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 262 and S6900.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M Typ 262 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica M Typ 262 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent M Typ 262 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S6900 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M Typ 262
Portrait photography with Nikon S6900
75
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M Typ 262
Street photography with Nikon S6900
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
62
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (181 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6900 as a Sports photography camera
50
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography advice
Nikon S6900 Travel photography advice
58
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
67
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (181 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6900 Landscape photography info
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging info
Nikon S6900 Vlogging info
22
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video ( pixels)
no mic socket
70
rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (181g)
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon S6900
 Leica M Typ 262Nikon Coolpix S6900
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model Leica M Typ 262 Nikon Coolpix S6900
Also called as Typ 262 -
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-11-19 2015-02-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 5952 x 3976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range - 2cm
Amount of lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution - 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lbs) 181 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 180 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL2 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $5,069 $190