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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
67
Features
89
Overall
75

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony ZV-E1 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
  • Other Name is Typ 262
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Launched March 2023
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The M Typ 262 was manufactured 8 years before the ZV-E1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the M Typ 262 matches up against the ZV-E1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Sony ZV-E1

 M Typ 262 ZV-E1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Leica M Typ 262

 ZV-E1 M Typ 262 
LaunchedMarch 2023November 2015More modern by 89 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k921kClearer screen (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Sony ZV-E1

 M Typ 262 ZV-E1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen size

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 262 offers physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E1 has specifications of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the M Typ 262 and the ZV-E1.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and ZV-E1 is 77 and 80 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 262 and ZV-E1.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Leica M Typ 262 to deliver more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 262 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography information
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
72
has manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Street photography features
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography features
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
84
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (483g)
great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography info
50
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
72
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (570 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
low max shutter speed (1/ seconds)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Travel photography camera
58
good resolution (24 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
79
better than average battery life (570 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (483 grams)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
display is selfie friendly
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M Typ 262
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-E1
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery life (570 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Vlogging camera
22
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great ( resolution)
no external microphone port
85
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 pixels)
comes with external mic support
lighter than competitors in class (483g)
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Sony ZV-E1
 Leica M Typ 262Sony ZV-E1
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model type Leica M Typ 262 Sony ZV-E1
Alternate name Typ 262 -
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-11-19 2023-03-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5952 x 3976 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 6400 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 40
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens support Leica M Sony E
Number of lenses 59 195
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
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 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution - 3840x1920
Video format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lbs) 483 gr (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL2 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $5,069 $2,198