Reasons to choose M Monochrom (Typ 246)
Released in 2015, M Monochrom (Typ 246) has about 856 mm² of sensor area, 24 MP effective resolution, and a 680 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
vs Leica M (Typ 262)
VS
Sensor area
856 mm²
M Monochrom (Typ 246)856 mm²
M (Typ 262)- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The M Monochrom (Typ 246) and M (Typ 262) have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
M Monochrom (Typ 246)MetricM (Typ 262)
24 MPEffective pixels24 MP
35.8 × 23.9Sensor35.8 × 23.9
5.97 µmPixel pitch5.97 µm
35.65 µm²Pixel area35.65 µm²
2.8 MP/cm²Pixel density2.8 MP/cm²
1.01Crop factor1.01
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
680 gWeight600 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-ion battery BP-SCL2 Li-ion batteryBatteryBP-SCL2 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 Monochrom (Typ 246) and M (Typ 262) have the same sensor area. The M (Typ 262) has the lighter body. The M Monochrom (Typ 246) and M (Typ 262) have the same effective resolution. The M Monochrom (Typ 246) and M (Typ 262) were both released in 2015. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose M (Typ 262)
Released in 2015, M (Typ 262) has about 856 mm² of sensor area, 24 MP effective resolution, and a 600 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.