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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z8

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55
Imaging
83
Features
83
Overall
83

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z8 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
  • Launched November 2015
  • Alternate Name is Typ 262
Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Released May 2023
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z8 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z8, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and Z8 (46MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M Typ 262 was introduced 8 years earlier than the Z8 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the M Typ 262 scores vs the Z8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Nikon Z8

 M Typ 262 Z8 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Leica M Typ 262

 Z8 M Typ 262 
ReleasedMay 2023November 2015Newer by 90 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k921kSharper display (+1168k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon Z8

 M Typ 262 Z8 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 262 features external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Nikon Z8 has specifications of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the M Typ 262 and the Z8.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z8 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 262 and Z8 is 77 and 55 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 262 and Z8.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon Z8 to offer more detail using its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 262 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M Typ 262
Portrait photography with Nikon Z8
75
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
89
has manual focus
great megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M Typ 262
Street photography with Nikon Z8
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
72
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition (910g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography factors
Nikon Z8 Sports photography factors
50
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
81
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
low maximum shutter speed (1/ seconds)
bad battery power (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography information
Nikon Z8 Travel photography information
58
good resolution (24 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
61
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
bad battery power (330 CIPA)
heavier than competition (910 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z8 Landscape photography highlights
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
84
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.20")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery power (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z8 as a Vlogging camera
22
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video ( resolution)
missing external mic socket
33
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
has external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (910g)
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon Z8
 Leica M Typ 262Nikon Z8
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model Leica M Typ 262 Nikon Z8
Also called as Typ 262 -
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2015-11-19 2023-05-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro -
Sensor type CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 46MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5952 x 3976 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 64
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 493
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 59 46
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.20 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 2,089k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 900s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Maximum video resolution - 7680x4320
Video file format - H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 910g (2.01 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2548
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL2 EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot
Storage slots One Two
Price at launch $5,069 $3,999