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Leica M-D (Typ 262) vs Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

The Leica M-D (Typ 262) and the Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

On these specs they are close to even: hold both if you can, and let the price, the handling and the lenses you want decide.

Still torn? Ask the guide about the Leica M-D (Typ 262) and the Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
Spec	Leica M-D (Typ 262)	Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
Maker	Leica	Leica
Mount	Leica M	Leica M
Sensor	Full frame, 36 x 24 mm	Full frame, 36 x 24 mm
Crop factor	1×	1×
Resolution	24 MP	24 MP
Stabilisation	none	none
Announced	2016	2015
Type	rangefinder	rangefinder
Lenses in this guide	100 for its sensor	100 for its sensor

Sensor size

Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

Crop factors: Leica M-D (Typ 262) 1×, Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) 1×.

What a 50mm frames like

Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 50mm on full frame.

Horizontal angle of view on each.

Lenses

Both take Leica M lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 100 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.

The Leica M-D (Typ 262): 100 Leica M lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246): 100 Leica M lenses in this guide cover its sensor.