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 SL (Typ 601)
VS
Sensor area
864 mm²
M Edition 60864 mm²
SL (Typ 601)- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The M Edition 60 and SL (Typ 601) 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 60MetricSL (Typ 601)
24 MPEffective pixels24 MP
36 × 24Sensor36 × 24
6 µmPixel pitch6 µm
36 µm²Pixel area36 µm²
2.78 MP/cm²Pixel density2.78 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video4,096 × 2,160
720 gWeight847 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II support)
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryProprietary lithium-ion battery Li-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 SL (Typ 601) have the same sensor area. The M Edition 60 has the lighter body. The M Edition 60 and SL (Typ 601) have the same effective resolution. The SL (Typ 601) is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose SL (Typ 601)
Released in 2015, SL (Typ 601) has about 864 mm² of sensor area, 24 MP effective resolution, and a 847 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.