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SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-50000
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Shutter priority: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 10.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Live view: Yes
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Speaker: Mono
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (1.2x (35mm equiv), 1.5x (50mm equiv))
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)
CONNECTIVITY HDMI: Yes
OTHER FEATURES Timelapse recording: Yes
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (rangefinder)
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
Summary
The Q (Typ 116) highest resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Leica M (Typ 262) highest resolution of 5952 x 3976 pixels (24 megapixels). The Q (Typ 116) is equipped with bigger sensor compared to the Leica M (Typ 262): Full frame (36 x 24 mm) versus Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm). It is very significant difference between these models as large sensor lets the photographer to take photos of the more professional quality. The Q (Typ 116) has a wider ISO range of 100-50000 in compare with 200-6400 ISO range of the Leica M (Typ 262). This ISO range allow the photographer to take better photos in dim light conditions.
The Q (Typ 116) screen is better as it offers more number of screen dots 1,040,000 in comparison to 921,000 dots of the Leica M (Typ 262) display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The Q (Typ 116) is produced with a touch screen. The Q (Typ 116) supports a very convenient live view feature which lets the photographer to use the display as a bigger viewfinder. The Leica M (Typ 262) offers better lowest (60 seconds) and fastest (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The Q (Typ 116) weighs 640g which is 40g lighter in comparison with the weight of the Leica M (Typ 262). The Leica M (Typ 262) can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. This feature can be convenient if the camera owner is a traveller, to be able to go into the photo metadata and see exactly where an image was captured.
Taking into account the above differences the Leica Q (Typ 116) becomes the best choice. Get the lowest price on Amazon