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Leica M Typ 262 Review

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    Main Features

    • 24MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 200 - 6400( expands to 100)
    • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
    • Optical (rangefinder) viewfinder
    • 3.0fps continuous shooting
    • 600g. 139 x 80 x 42 mm
    • Also known as Typ 262
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    Leica M Typ 262 Overview

    First introduced in November 2015 , Leica M is a 24.0MP Pro Mirrorless camera with a Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and Leica M lens mount. M Typ 262 is also sold as Typ 262 in some countries.

    Leica M Typ 262 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Lens Mount and Lenses
    4. Sensor and Photography Features
    5. Physical Specs
    6. LCD and Viewfinder
    7. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    8. Other Features
    9. Photography Type Scores
    10. Recommended Accessories
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Leica M Typ 262 is a member of Leica's Pro Mirrorless class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model.

    Leica Pro Mirrorless Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Leica M11 Monochrome
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    April 2023 60.0MP - Full frame 4.5 fps 139 x 39 x 80mm 542g
    Leica M11
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    January 2022 60.0MP - Full frame 4.5 fps 139 x 39 x 80mm 530g
    Leica SL2-S
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    December 2020 24.0MP - Full frame 9.0 fps 146 x 107 x 83mm 931g
    Leica SL2
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    November 2019 47.0MP - Full frame 20.0 fps 146 x 107 x 42mm 835g
    Leica M10
    Compare
    January 2017 24.0MP - Full frame 5.0 fps 139 x 39 x 80mm 660g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side-by-side:
    Leica M11 Monochrome vs M11 vs SL2-S vs SL2 vs M10

    Alternative Model names found for Leica M: M Typ 262, M Type 262, M Typ262 and Typ262.


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    Leica M Typ 262 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Leica M Typ 262 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    24.0MP - High Resolution Sensor
    921k dots LCD Resolution
    Wide AE Bracketing Range: ±6 EV
    Flash Sync Port
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Sensor shift Image Stabilization
    No Articulating Screen
    No Full HD Video
    No Touch Screen
    No Face Detection Focusing
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
    No Environmental Sealing

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    Leica M Typ 262 Physical Specs
    Leica M Typ 262 weighs 600 g (1.32 lb / 23.99 oz) and has external dimensions of 139 x 80 x 42 mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.65″). Considering that the average weight of Mirrorless type cameras is 472g, Leica M Typ 262 is a significantly heavy camera for its class. On the other hand, with a thickness of only 42mm, it is quite small, 12mm thinner than the average of its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Leica M Typ 262 with the dimensions:

    Leica M Typ 262 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Leica M Typ 262 Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Leica M Typ 262, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Leica M Typ 262 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Leica M Typ 262 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery



    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Leica M Typ 262 with its main competitors:

    Leica M Typ 262 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs M Typ 262 Thickness vs M Typ 262
    Leica M Camera Leica M Typ 240
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    680g 80g heavier 42mm equal thickness
    Leica M Camera Leica M10
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    660g 60g heavier 39mm 3mm thinner
    Leica M Camera Fujifilm X-Pro3
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    497g 103g lighter 46mm 4mm thicker
    Leica M Camera Fujifilm X-Pro2
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    495g 105g lighter 56mm 14mm thicker
    Leica M Camera Leica M11
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    530g 70g lighter 39mm 3mm thinner
    Leica M Camera Leica Q
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    640g 40g heavier 93mm 51mm thicker
    Leica M Camera Nikon Z fc
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    445g 155g lighter 44mm 2mm thicker
    Leica M Camera Leica Q2
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    734g 134g heavier 92mm 50mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Leica M Typ 262 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Leica M Typ 262 Lens Mount and Lenses

    Leica M Typ 262 has a Leica M lens mount and currently there are 63 native lenses available for this mount. Leica lenses are legendary in the camera world due to their optical and mechanical perfection, but they also come with a big price tag. Fortunately, some third party manufacturers also offers more affordable lenses for this mount.

    Leica M Typ 262 doesn't have a sensor based image stabilization system but 0 of these lenses already comes with Optical Image Stabilization.

    Here are some of the most popular Leica M Typ 262 Lenses on Camera Decision:

    Popular Leica M Mount Lenses for Leica M Typ 262
    Model Focal Length equiv. Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
    Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar Pancake Lens Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar Pancake
    25mm 35mm FF 156gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
    Leica Elmarit-M 24mm f2.8 ASPH Lens Leica Elmarit-M 24mm f2.8 ASPH
    24mm 35mm FF 290gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
    Leica Summarit-M 75mm f2.5 Lens Leica Summarit-M 75mm f2.5
    75mm 35mm FF 345gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
    Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f2.8 ASPH Lens Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f2.8 ASPH
    21mm 35mm FF 300gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
    Leica Summarit-M 75mm F2.4 ASPH Lens Leica Summarit-M 75mm F2.4 ASPH
    75mm 35mm FF 325gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
    Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar Lens Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar
    35mm 35mm FF 134gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
    Leica Summarit-M 35mm f2.5 Lens Leica Summarit-M 35mm f2.5
    25-35mm 35mm FF 220gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
    Leica Summicron-M 50mm f2 Lens Leica Summicron-M 50mm f2
    50mm 35mm FF 240gr MF Amazon B&H Photo

    Here you can find the lenses that are compatible with M Typ 262 classified by suitability to certain photography types:

    • Best Leica M Mount Lenses for Bird and Wildlife Photography
    • Best Leica M Mount Lenses for Sports Photography
    • Best Leica M Mount Lenses for Portrait Photography
    • Best Leica M Mount Lenses for Travel Photography
    • Best Leica M Mount Lenses for Street Photography
    • Best Leica M Mount Lenses for Wedding Photography
    • Best Leica M Mount Lenses for Walk Around Photography
    • Best Leica M Mount Lenses for Vlogging
    • Best Leica M Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography
    • Best Leica M Mount Lenses for Macro Photography

    Check our Leica M Typ 262 Lenses page for more detailed lens search.

    Leica M Typ 262 Sensor and Photography Features

    Leica M Typ 262 has a 24.0MP Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Maestro processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 5952 x 3976 pixels with aspect ratios of and 3:2. M Typ 262 has a native ISO range of 200 - 6400 which can be boosted to 100 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Leica M Typ 262 is not the highest resolution Full frame camera. Sony A7R V with its 61.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7R V or take a look at Highest resolution Mirrorless cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Leica M Typ 262's Full frame sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Leica M Typ 262 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Leica M Typ 262 Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Leica M Typ 262 LCD and Viewfinder

    Leica M Typ 262 has a Fixed Type 3.00-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 921k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    Leica M Typ 262 back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Leica M doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Mirrorless Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    M Typ 262 has a built-in Optical (rangefinder) viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor.

    Leica M Typ 262 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Leica M Typ 262 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port to connect your camera to other devices.

    Leica M Typ 262 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Leica M Camera Leica M Typ 240
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    1920 x 1080 500shots No No No
    Leica M Camera Leica M10
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    None 210shots Yes No No
    Leica M Camera Fujifilm X-Pro3
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    4096 x 2160 370shots Yes Yes No
    Leica M Camera Fujifilm X-Pro2
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    3840 x 2160 350shots Yes No No
    Leica M Camera Leica M11
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    None 700shots Yes No No
    Leica M Camera Leica Q
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    1920 x 1080 shots Yes No No
    Leica M Camera Nikon Z fc
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    3840 x 2160 300shots Yes Yes No
    Leica M Camera Leica Q2
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    4096 x 2160 370shots Yes Yes No

    Leica M Typ 262 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Leica M Typ 262 can shoot continuously at max speed of 3.0 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately M Typ 262 doesn't have a built-in flash but it has a flash shoe for mounting external flashes.



    What type of Photography is Leica M Typ 262 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Leica M Typ 262 in 5 different photography areas.

    Leica M Typ 262 for Portrait Photography

    Leica M Typ 262 has a score of 53 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Mirrorless Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Average Ergonomics&Handling
    No Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Leica M Typ 262 for Portrait Photography

    • Check the Best Leica M Mount Lenses for Portrait Photography

    Leica M Typ 262 for Street Photography

    Leica M Typ 262 has a score of 50 for Street Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Street is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Mirrorless Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) sensor
    Medium sized Body
    No Live-view
    No Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Leica M Typ 262 for Street Photography

    • Check the Best Leica M Mount Lenses for Street Photography

    Leica M Typ 262 for Sports Photography

    Leica M Typ 262 has a score of 56 for Sports Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Sports is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Mirrorless Cameras for Sports Photography list.
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Average Ergonomics&Handling
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
    Environmental Sealings
    Focus Points
    No Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Leica M Typ 262 for Sports Photography

    • Check the Best Leica M Mount Lenses for Sports Photography

    Leica M Typ 262 for Daily Photography

    Leica M Typ 262 has a score of 59 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Mirrorless Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) sensor
    Medium size Body
    600g
    Body Thickness 42mm

    Read the details of how we scored Leica M Typ 262 for Daily Photography

    Leica M Typ 262 for Landscape Photography

    Leica M Typ 262 has a score of 42 for Landscape Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Mirrorless Cameras for Landscape Photography list.
    Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
    No Live-view
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Leica M Typ 262 for Landscape Photography

    • Check the Best Leica M Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography

    Leica M Typ 262 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Leica M Typ 262 compares with other Mirrorless cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Leica M Typ 262 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Leica M Typ 262

    Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Leica M Typ 262 amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Leica M Typ 240
    Leica M Typ 240
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    Leica M10
    Leica M10
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    Fujifilm X-Pro3
    Fujifilm X-Pro3
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    Fujifilm X-Pro2
    Fujifilm X-Pro2
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    Leica M11
    Leica M11
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    Leica Q
    Leica Q
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    Nikon Z fc
    Nikon Z fc
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    Leica Q2
    Leica Q2
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    Leica M Typ 262 Alternatives in DSLR Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare the Leica M Typ 262 with DSLR Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked DSLR cameras in Leica M Typ 262's price range.

    Pentax K-3 III
    Pentax K-3 III
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    Pentax K-1
    Pentax K-1
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    Pentax K-1 II
    Pentax K-1 II
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    Canon 90D
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    Nikon D750
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    Nikon D810
    Nikon D810
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    Nikon D500
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    Sony A77 II
    Sony A77 II
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    Leica M Typ 262 Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Leica M Typ 262 has an Overall Score of 44/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Leica M is ranked #248 out of 256 in Mirrorless cameras (Top 20 Mirrorless), and ranked #683 out of 1275 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #683 out of 1275 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #248 out of 256 in Top Ranking Mirrorless Cameras
    #67 out of 72 in Top Ranking Pro Mirrorless Cameras
    #102 out of 106 in Top Ranking Full frame Sensor Cameras
    #9 out of 15 in Top Ranking Leica M Lens Mount Cameras
    #180 out of 392 in Largest Viewfinder Magnification Cameras (0.68x)
    #19 out of 58 in Lightest Mirrorless Cameras with Full frame sensor(600g)
    #350 out of 920 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen
    Geek Score: 0

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Leica M Typ 262
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    Does the Leica M Typ 262 have Weather Sealing?
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    What are the Dimensions of Leica M Typ 262?
    Leica M Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Leica
    Model Leica M
    Also known as Typ 262
    Announced 2015-11-19
    Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount Leica M
    Number of Lenses 63
    Focal Length Multiplier 1×
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 3.00"
    Screen Resolution 921k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder)
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.68x
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 60s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/4000s
    Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range no built-in flash
    Flash Modes no built-in flash
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size Full frame
    Sensor Dimensions 35.8 x 23.9 mm
    Sensor Area 855.62mm2
    Sensor Resolution 24 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 5952 x 3976
    Max Native ISO 6,400
    Min Native ISO 200
    Min Boosted ISO 100
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Video Features
    Max Video Resolution None
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 600g
    Physical Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm
    Battery Model BP-SCL2
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 12 sec)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS Optional
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Storage Slots 1
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