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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z6

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Nikon Z6 front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z6 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
  • Revealed November 2015
  • Also referred to as Typ 262
Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Released August 2018
  • New Model is Nikon Z6 II
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z6 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Leica M Typ 262 versus Nikon Z6, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the Z6 (25MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M Typ 262 was unveiled 3 years before the Z6 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech 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 Z6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M Typ 262 matches up versus the Z6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Nikon Z6

 M Typ 262 Z6 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Leica M Typ 262

 Z6 M Typ 262 
ReleasedAugust 2018November 2015More modern by 33 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kSharper screen (+1179k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon Z6

 M Typ 262 Z6 
Manual focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 262 provides outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z6 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M Typ 262 versus Nikon Z6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the M Typ 262 and the Z6.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 262 and Z6 is 77 and 62 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z6 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 262 and Z6.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon Z6 to show greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 262 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z6 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z6 Portrait photography factors
75
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
85
manual focus
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Street photography advice
Nikon Z6 Street photography advice
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z6 Sports photography highlights
50
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z6 Travel photography highlights
58
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
66
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count excellent (25MP)
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography info
Nikon Z6 Landscape photography info
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging factors
Nikon Z6 Vlogging factors
22
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution ( resolution)
does not have mic port
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon Z6
 Leica M Typ 262Nikon Z6
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model Leica M Typ 262 Nikon Z6
Also Known as Typ 262 -
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-11-19 2018-08-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5952 x 3976 6048 x 4024
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 273
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Nikon Z
Number of lenses 59 15
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution - 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 675 grams (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3299
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL2 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC XQD card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $5,069 $1,997