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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony FX30

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony FX30 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
  • Released November 2015
  • Alternative Name is Typ 262
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2022
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Let's look closer at the Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony FX30, one being 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 FX30 (26MP) is very comparable but the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and FX30 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The M Typ 262 was launched 7 years prior to the FX30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the M Typ 262 matches up vs the FX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Sony FX30

 M Typ 262 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Leica M Typ 262

 FX30 M Typ 262 
AnnouncedSeptember 2022November 2015More recent by 83 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k921kCrisper display (+1439k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Sony FX30

 M Typ 262 FX30 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display dimensions

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 262 has physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the M Typ 262 versus the FX30.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 262 and FX30 is 77 and 64 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 262 and FX30.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 262 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony FX30 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older M Typ 262 will be behind in sensor tech.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography details
Sony FX30 Portrait photography details
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
83
has manual focus
sensor resolution is great (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Street photography details
Sony FX30 Street photography details
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
73
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
more heavy than others in class (646g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography features
Sony FX30 Sports photography features
50
resolution is good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
86
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (570 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography information
Sony FX30 Travel photography information
58
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
74
good battery life (570 shots)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is great (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography factors
Sony FX30 Landscape photography factors
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
85
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good battery life (570 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX30 as a Vlogging camera
22
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low ( pixels)
no microphone socket
74
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (646 grams)
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Sony FX30
 Leica M Typ 262Sony FX30
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model Leica M Typ 262 Sony FX30
Other name Typ 262 -
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2015-11-19 2022-09-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 26MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5952 x 3976 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Sony E
Total lenses 59 187
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution - 3840x2160
Video file format - XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 646g (1.42 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 570 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL2 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One Dual
Cost at release $5,069 $1,800