Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony HX400V

Let's look closer at the Leica M Typ 262 versus Sony HX400V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty well matched but the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and HX400V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The M Typ 262 was revealed 22 months later than the HX400V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the M Typ 262 matches up vs the HX400V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Typ 262 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 262 enjoys external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

See the Leica M Typ 262 versus Sony HX400V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the M Typ 262 and the HX400V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 262 and HX400V is 77 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 262 and HX400V.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 262 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Leica M Typ 262 will give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern M Typ 262 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.