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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony ZV-E10 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
  • Released November 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Typ 262
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2021
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Leica M Typ 262 and Sony ZV-E10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is pretty close but the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The M Typ 262 was unveiled 6 years before the ZV-E10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M Typ 262 matches up against the ZV-E10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Sony ZV-E10

 M Typ 262 ZV-E10 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Leica M Typ 262

 ZV-E10 M Typ 262 
IntroducedJuly 2021November 2015More modern by 69 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Sony ZV-E10

 M Typ 262 ZV-E10 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 262 provides physical 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 ZV-E10 has dimensions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the M Typ 262 against the ZV-E10.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and ZV-E10 is 77 and 86 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 262 and ZV-E10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The M Typ 262 has got the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The more aged M Typ 262 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M Typ 262
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E10
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
82
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M Typ 262
Street photography with Sony ZV-E10
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
82
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography info
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography info
50
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
77
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (440 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography highlights
58
resolution is good (24MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
88
better than average battery pack (440 shots)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Landscape photography camera
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (440 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M Typ 262
Vlogging with Sony ZV-E10
22
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video ( pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 1920 resolution)
comes with mic support
no image stabilization
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Sony ZV-E10
 Leica M Typ 262Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model Leica M Typ 262 Sony ZV-E10
Also Known as Typ 262 -
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-11-19 2021-07-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro -
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5952 x 3976 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Sony E
Total lenses 59 150
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution - 3840x1920
Video data 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 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 343 gr (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
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 - 440 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL2 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $5,069 $699