Reasons to choose M-P
Released in 2014, M-P has about 864 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-P
vs Nikon D800E
VS
Sensor area
864 mm²
M-P862 mm²
D800E- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0.3%
The M-P has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
M-PMetricD800E
24 MPEffective pixels36.3 MP
36 × 24Sensor35.9 × 24
6 µmPixel pitch4.87 µm
36 µm²Pixel area23.74 µm²
2.78 MP/cm²Pixel density4.21 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
680 gWeight900 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageCompactFlash type I, SDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Li-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable 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-P has the larger sensor area. The M-P has the lighter body. The D800E has the higher effective resolution. The M-P is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D800E
Released in 2012, D800E has about 862 mm² of sensor area, 36.3 MP effective resolution, and a 900 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.