Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6400
77 Imaging
72 Features
35 Overall
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83 Imaging
70 Features
88 Overall
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 6400
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Released November 2015
- Additionally referred to as Typ 262
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Revealed January 2019
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On this page, we are evaluating the Leica M Typ 262 and Sony A6400, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and A6400 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe M Typ 262 was revealed 4 years prior to the A6400 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M Typ 262 matches up against the A6400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Sony A6400
| M Typ 262 | A6400 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Leica M Typ 262
| A6400 | M Typ 262 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2019 |  | November 2015 | More modern by 38 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Sony A6400
| M Typ 262 | A6400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 262 has got physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the M Typ 262 compared to the A6400.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 262 and A6400 is 77 and 83 respectively.
Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 262 and A6400.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The M Typ 262 includes the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more aged M Typ 262 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6400 Specifications
| Leica M Typ 262 | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Leica | Sony |
| Model | Leica M Typ 262 | Sony Alpha a6400 |
| Also referred to as | Typ 262 | - |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2015-11-19 | 2019-01-15 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Maestro | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 855.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 32000 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 425 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Leica M | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 59 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 921k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 11.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | - | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 600 grams (1.32 lb) | 403 grams (0.89 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 83 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1431 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 410 pictures |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP-SCL2 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $5,069 | $898 |
