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

The Leica M-D (Typ 262) and the Leica M (Typ 262) 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 (Typ 262)

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
SpecLeica M-D (Typ 262)Leica M (Typ 262)
MakerLeicaLeica
MountLeica MLeica M
SensorFull frame, 36 x 24 mmFull frame, 36 x 24 mm
Crop factor1×1×
Resolution24 MP24 MP
Stabilisationnonenone
Announced20162015
Typerangefinderrangefinder
Lenses in this guide100 for its sensor100 for its sensor

Sensor size

Both camerasFull frame36 × 24 mmCrop factor 1×
Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

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

50mm on either · 40°
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 (Typ 262): 100 Leica M lenses in this guide cover its sensor.

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