Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z7

Lets look more in depth at the Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z7, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and Z7 (46MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M Typ 262 was released 3 years earlier than the Z7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the M Typ 262 matches up vs the Z7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon Z7. The complete galleries are available at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery and Nikon Z7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 262 has 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) and the Nikon Z7 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the M Typ 262 versus the Z7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 262 and Z7 is 77 and 62 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 262 and Z7.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon Z7 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older M Typ 262 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.