Leica CL vs Sony A7c
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Leica CL vs Sony A7c Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 50000
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
- Announced November 2017
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
- Released September 2020
Leica CL vs Sony A7c Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Leica CL vs Sony A7c, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the CL (24MP) and the A7c (24MP) is very similar but the CL (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe CL was manufactured 3 years earlier than the A7c which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the CL scores vs the A7c with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica CL vs Sony A7c Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica CL and Sony Alpha A7c. The entire galleries are available at Leica CL Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Sony A7c
CL | A7c | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | 922k | Sharper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Leica CL
A7c | CL | |||
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Released | September 2020 | November 2017 | Newer by 34 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica CL and Sony A7c
CL | A7c | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Leica CL vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica CL features exterior dimensions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony A7c has measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).
Analyze the Leica CL vs Sony A7c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the CL compared to the A7c.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL and A7c is 82 and 78 respectively.
Leica CL vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CL and A7c.
All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The CL comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged CL is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Leica CL vs Sony A7c Specifications
Leica CL | Sony Alpha A7c | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica CL | Sony Alpha A7c |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2017-11-21 | 2020-09-14 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Maestro II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6014 x 4014 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 50000 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 30 | 122 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/25000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 403 gr (0.89 pounds) | 509 gr (1.12 pounds) |
Dimensions | 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | 740 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-DC12 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $3,799 | $1,800 |