Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z6
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z6 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Typ 262 & Nikon Z6. The full galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery & Nikon Z6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Nikon Z6
M Typ 262 | Z6 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Leica M Typ 262
Z6 | M Typ 262 | |||
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Released | August 2018 | ![]() | November 2015 | More modern by 33 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+1179k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon Z6
M Typ 262 | Z6 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z6 Specifications
Leica M Typ 262 | Nikon Z6 | |
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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 |