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 Q (Typ 116)
VS
Sensor area
856 mm²
M Monochrom (Typ 246)864 mm²
Q (Typ 116)- Area ratio
- 1.01:1
- Absolute difference
- 8 mm²
- Relative difference
- 1%
The Q (Typ 116) has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Key specification differences
M Monochrom (Typ 246)MetricQ (Typ 116)
24 MPEffective pixels24.2 MP
35.8 × 23.9Sensor36 × 24
5.97 µmPixel pitch5.98 µm
35.65 µm²Pixel area35.7 µm²
2.8 MP/cm²Pixel density2.8 MP/cm²
1.01Crop factor1
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
680 gWeight640 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-ion battery BP-SCL2 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 Q (Typ 116) has the larger sensor area. The Q (Typ 116) has the lighter body. The Q (Typ 116) has the higher effective resolution. The M Monochrom (Typ 246) and Q (Typ 116) were both released in 2015. 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.