Leica CL vs Sony A7c

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.