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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z9

Portability
77 Imaging
72 Features
35 Overall
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Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
84

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z9 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
  • Announced November 2015
  • Additionally Known as Typ 262
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Introduced October 2021
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z9 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon Z9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and Z9 (46MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M Typ 262 was brought out 7 years prior to the Z9 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the M Typ 262 matches up versus the Z9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 M Typ 262 Z9 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Leica M Typ 262

		

		

			
 Z9 M Typ 262 
IntroducedOctober 2021November 2015More recent by 72 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k921kCrisper display (+1168k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 M Typ 262 Z9 
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 262 features outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon Z9 has dimensions of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
Look at the Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon Z9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the M Typ 262 versus the Z9.
Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z9 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and Z9 is 77 and 51 respectively.
Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 262 and Z9.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon Z9 to deliver greater detail having its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older M Typ 262 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography info
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography info
75
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 doesn't have liveview
88
 focusing manually
 MP count excellent (46MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Leica M Typ 262 Street photography factors
Nikon Z9 Street photography factors
66
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
70
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 includes touch focus
 weather proof
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than competitors (1,340 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography info
Nikon Z9 Sports photography info
50
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 doesn't have liveview
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of phase detect AF
90
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proof
 better than average battery power (740 per charge)
 has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Leica M Typ 262 as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Travel photography camera
58
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly display
65
 better than average battery power (740 per charge)
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 includes touch focus
 MP count excellent (46MP)
 more heavy than competitors (1,340g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography features
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography features
69
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Leica M mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 doesn't have liveview
 does not have image stabilization
 missing Time Lapse recording
87
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count excellent (46MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proof
 better than average battery power (740 CIPA)
 two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging factors
Nikon Z9 Vlogging factors
22
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video ( pixels)
 missing external mic socket
32
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focusing
 good video quality (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 has microphone socket
 screen is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than competitors (1,340g)
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon Z9
 Leica M Typ 262Nikon Z9
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model type Leica M Typ 262 Nikon Z9
Also called as Typ 262 -
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2015-11-19 2021-10-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro -
Sensor type CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 46MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5952 x 3976 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 64
RAW images    
Lowest boosted ISO 100 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 493
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Nikon Z
Total lenses 59 29
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 2,089 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 900 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 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 synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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
Highest video resolution - 7680x4320
Video file format - H.264, H.265
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 1340 grams (2.95 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 740 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL2 EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Card slots Single 2
Pricing at launch $5,069 $5,500