Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z6 II

Its time to look a little more closely at the Leica M Typ 262 versus Nikon Z6 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the Z6 II (25MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M Typ 262 was announced 5 years before the Z6 II which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M Typ 262 grades versus the Z6 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon Z6 Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery and Nikon Z6 II Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 262 enjoys external 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) while the Nikon Z6 II has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M Typ 262 versus Nikon Z6 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the M Typ 262 and the Z6 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 262 and Z6 II is 77 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 262 and Z6 II.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon Z6 II to give greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 262 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.