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.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica M (Typ 262)
vs Nikon D5
VS
Sensor area
856 mm²
M (Typ 262)856 mm²
D5- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The M (Typ 262) and D5 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 (Typ 262)MetricD5
24 MPEffective pixels20.8 MP
35.8 × 23.9Sensor35.8 × 23.9
5.97 µmPixel pitch6.41 µm
35.65 µm²Pixel area41.14 µm²
2.8 MP/cm²Pixel density2.43 MP/cm²
1.01Crop factor1.01
—Maximum video3,840 × 2,160
600 gWeight1,415 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageCF1 / XQD
BP-SCL2 lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryEN-EL18a 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 (Typ 262) and D5 have the same sensor area. The M (Typ 262) has the lighter body. The M (Typ 262) has the higher effective resolution. The D5 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D5
Released in 2016, D5 has about 856 mm² of sensor area, 20.8 MP effective resolution, and a 1,415 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.