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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6600

Portability
77
Imaging
71
Features
35
Overall
56
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
69
Features
96
Overall
79

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6600 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
  • Other Name is Typ 262
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Later Model is Sony A6700
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Leica M Typ 262 versus Sony A6600, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is very similar but the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and A6600 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The M Typ 262 was announced 4 years earlier than the A6600 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M Typ 262 scores against the A6600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Sony A6600

 M Typ 262 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Leica M Typ 262

 A6600 M Typ 262 
AnnouncedAugust 2019November 2015More modern by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Sony A6600

 M Typ 262 A6600 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 262 has exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A6600 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the M Typ 262 against the A6600.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and A6600 is 77 and 77 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 262 and A6600.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The M Typ 262 has the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged M Typ 262 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography advice
Sony A6600 Portrait photography advice
74
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
81
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M Typ 262
Street photography with Sony A6600
65
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
83
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M Typ 262
Sports photography with Sony A6600
49
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (810 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Travel photography camera
58
good resolution (24 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
84
great battery pack (810 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M Typ 262
Landscape photography with Sony A6600
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
85
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (810 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging info
Sony A6600 Vlogging info
22
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low ( pixels)
no external mic support
84
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Sony A6600
 Leica M Typ 262Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model type Leica M Typ 262 Sony Alpha a6600
Also called Typ 262 -
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2015-11-19 2019-08-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5952 x 3976 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens support Leica M Sony E
Amount of lenses 59 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution - 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 503 grams (1.11 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1497
Other
Battery life - 810 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL2 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $5,069 $1,198