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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6700

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
74
Features
96
Overall
82

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6700 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Introduced November 2015
  • Also Known as Typ 262
Sony A6700
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
  • Introduced July 2023
  • Succeeded the Sony A6600
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6700 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6700, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the A6700 (26MP) is relatively well matched but the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and A6700 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M Typ 262 was released 8 years prior to the A6700 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M Typ 262 grades against the A6700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Sony A6700

 M Typ 262 A6700 

Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Leica M Typ 262

 A6700 M Typ 262 
IntroducedJuly 2023November 2015More modern by 93 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Sony A6700

 M Typ 262 A6700 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen sizing

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 262 provides external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A6700 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the M Typ 262 vs the A6700.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 262 and A6700 is 77 and 75 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 262 and A6700.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 262 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony A6700 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 262 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography information
Sony A6700 Portrait photography information
75
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
84
focusing manually
fantastic MP (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M Typ 262
Street photography with Sony A6700
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
84
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography details
Sony A6700 Sports photography details
50
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
87
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (570 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6700 as a Travel photography camera
58
megapixel count decent (24MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
84
great battery power (570 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography details
Sony A6700 Landscape photography details
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
87
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery power (570 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging details
Sony A6700 Vlogging details
22
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low ( pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
84
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Sony A6700
 Leica M Typ 262Sony Alpha a6700
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model type Leica M Typ 262 Sony Alpha a6700
Otherwise known as Typ 262 -
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-11-19 2023-07-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 24 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5952 x 3976 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 6400 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens support Leica M Sony E
Amount of lenses 59 199
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 1,040 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
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution - 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 493 grams (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0")
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 - 570 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL2 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $5,069 $1,399