Reasons to choose M Edition 60
Released in 2014, M Edition 60 has about 864 mm² of sensor area, 24 MP effective resolution, and a 720 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica M Edition 60
vs Leica Q (Typ 116)
VS
Sensor area
864 mm²
M Edition 60864 mm²
Q (Typ 116)- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The M Edition 60 and Q (Typ 116) have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
M Edition 60MetricQ (Typ 116)
24 MPEffective pixels24.2 MP
36 × 24Sensor36 × 24
6 µmPixel pitch5.98 µm
36 µm²Pixel area35.7 µm²
2.78 MP/cm²Pixel density2.8 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
720 gWeight640 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryBP-DC12 lithium ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The M Edition 60 and Q (Typ 116) have the same sensor area. The Q (Typ 116) has the lighter body. The Q (Typ 116) has the higher effective resolution. The Q (Typ 116) is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Q (Typ 116)
Released in 2015, Q (Typ 116) has about 864 mm² of sensor area, 24.2 MP effective resolution, and a 640 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.