Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z50

Below, we are contrasting the Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z50, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the Z50 (21MP) is fairly close but the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and Z50 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The M Typ 262 was introduced 4 years earlier than the Z50 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the M Typ 262 matches up versus the Z50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon Z50. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery and Nikon Z50 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 262 provides outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z50 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the M Typ 262 versus the Z50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 262 and Z50 is 77 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 262 and Z50.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 262 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica M Typ 262 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 262 will be behind in sensor tech.