Leica M Edition 60

Leica M Edition 60 is Leica's Pro Mirrorless digital camera first announced on September of 2014. The camera has a 24MP, CMOS Full frame sized sensor and has a maximum resolution of 5952 x 3976.

The M Edition 60 is ranked #63 out of 70 in Pro Mirrorless cameras & all-around #297 out of 1465 for cameras in our collection. Remember to try out our Advanced camera finder to see camera ratings based on your personal factors.

Below is a chart of multiple criteria used in the scoring system.

The Leica M Edition 60 has a history of related cameras. Underneath, you can check out all previous and more recent models alongside important features.

You can see the M Edition 60 from various angles in the gallery here.

Below is a list of benefits and drawbacks of the Leica M Edition 60 based on factors that are typically viewed as crucial in a digital camera.

The dimension of the sensor on the Leica M Edition 60 is 36mm x 24mm (Full frame). The 864 mm² sensor has the capability to resolve 5952 x 3976 pixels at aspect ratios of 3:2.

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The CMOS sensor has 24MP and has a standard ISO range of 100 to 6400. RAW files are saved so the user has wider room to maneuver in post.

The image below shows the M Edition 60's sensor dimensions when compared to other popular sizes. The M Edition 60 sensor has a crop factor of 1 and is outlined in green.

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To get an idea of various aspect ratios, you can refer to the graphic below.

Leica M Edition 60 has a weight of 1.50 lbs (680g / 23.99 ounces) & the sizing of the camera is 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7"). The weight of normal Pro Mirrorless camera is 722g and the Leica M Edition 60 is on par as compared with other competitors.

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Below is a photo of the Leica M Edition 60 with a soft drink so you're able to get a sense of its scale.

The top view here will show the button layout on the M Edition 60.

The M Edition 60 works with the Leica M mount and has 62 lenses available to buy. Below is some of the lenses we have in our collection which will fit the M Edition 60.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Leica Summarit-M 90mm f2.590mmf/2.5 360g

Carl Zeiss Sonnar T 285 ZM85mmf/2.0 500g

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Leica Summilux-M 90mm F1.5 ASPH90mmf/1.51010g

Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f2 ASPH90mmf/2.0 500g

Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f3.8 ASPH18mmf/3.8 310g

7artisans 50mm F1.150mmf/1.1400g

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Carl Zeiss Planar T 250 ZM50mmf/2.0 230g

The M Edition 60 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• GPS Yes

Cameras that have NFC and / or Bluetooth connectivity are able to be controlled wirelessly through smartphones. You are able to copy files and oftentimes adjust settings with no need to connect physically to the camera.

Several applications even give a Liveview and click the shutter if you aren't near the camera. If the camera provides a HDMI port, it can easily be connected to an external display. Almost all cameras will allow you to recharge the battery using the USB port.

The maximum video quality on the Leica M Edition 60 is 1920 x 1080 and you can capture in Motion JPEG file format. 1080p quality offers a decent balance for video quality vs file sizes but FULL HD is not going to leave you with any room to crop. The camera doesn't feature a microphone and / or headphone jack so you have no control over the sound. It is perhaps a better idea to order another camera in case you need better sound for your videos.

Leica M Edition 60 comes with environment sealing which makes it a very good selection for use for tough conditions. This can be especially valuable any time you are uncertain about the conditions you may face for outdoor photography.

The Leica M Edition 60 has a 3 inch fixed display boasting a resolution of 920 thousand dots.

Sadly the display isn't a touch screen.

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The ViewFinder details for Leica M Edition 60 are the following:

• ViewFinder Optical (rangefinder)
• Magnification 0.68x

For bright outdoor conditions which make the camera screens washed out and hard to see, viewfinders will be pretty helpful.

Leica M Edition 60 has the capability to shoot continuously at 3.0 frames/s. The maximum shutter speed is 1/4000 sec.

Leica M Edition 60 has external flash ability but comes without built-in flash.

Leica M Edition 60 doesn't have Auto focusing. Phase Detection focusing is more quicker & precise when compared with Contrast Based focusing.

Leica M Edition 60 includes manual focusing when needed for low light scenarios or you want more exact control on focusing.

The general Pro Mirrorless camera battery life is 460. Olympus E-M1X offers the highest possible (870) battery life for this range of cameras.

Here is a number of Pro Mirrorless cameras which have the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Olympus E-M1X
M Edition 60 vs E-M1X870 yesnoyes

Fujifilm GFX 100
M Edition 60 vs Fujifilm GFX 100800 yesnoyes

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Canon R3
M Edition 60 vs R3760 yesnoyes

Nikon Z9
M Edition 60 vs Z9740 yesnoyes

Leica M11
M Edition 60 vs M11700 yesnono

The following chart shows a summation of the Leica M Edition 60 for specific styles of photography. To check out more, have a look at the specific section below.

The Leica M Edition 60 has a points total of 82 which is great, and means the camera is a terrific fit for portrait photography. Taking portrait photos leans greatly towards sensor specs, support for RAW photos in addition to the flexibility to use external flash.

Getting a nice score of 68, the Leica M Edition 60 is a fine option to use in street photography. A decent street photography camera provides a perfect balance of image quality and portability.

A modest sports photography score of 56 suggests the Leica M Edition 60 is fairly acceptable for taking photos of sports. A camera needs great autofocus plus fast shutter speeds for sports photography.

Weight is very important when buying a camera for travel. In general, the Leica M Edition 60 gets a nice 63 as a travel camera which is a respectable pick for your trips.

If you're planning to purchase a camera for landscape photographs, the most vital aspect will be image quality. The Leica M Edition 60 and it's above average grade of 74 as a landscape camera is a very decent option among it's competitors.

A vlogging camera should come with a moving display screen, microphone port and preferably IBIS. Considering all the details, the Leica M Edition 60 is simply not acceptable as a vlog camera as it comes to a horrible rating of 26.

If you are looking for replacements to the M Edition 60, here is a collection of the highest scored cameras which fall under the family of Pro Mirrorless.

The line chart below offers you a bird's eye view of the M Edition 60 compared to it's top ranking rivals mentioned earlier.

Here are a handful of other cameras you might check out as alternate options. To check out a full comparison, simply click on the "compare" link.