Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony NEX-6

Below is a complete analysis of the Leica M Typ 262 and Sony NEX-6, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and NEX-6 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The M Typ 262 was introduced 2 years later than the NEX-6 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M Typ 262 scores versus the NEX-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 262 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The whole galleries are available at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 262 provides exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M Typ 262 and Sony NEX-6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the M Typ 262 against the NEX-6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and NEX-6 is 77 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 262 and NEX-6.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 262 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M Typ 262 will produce more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer M Typ 262 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.