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Leica CL vs Sony A7c

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
58
Overall
64
Leica CL front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Leica CL vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Sony A7c

 CL A7c 
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Leica CL

 A7c CL 
ReleasedSeptember 2020November 2017Newer by 34 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica CL and Sony A7c

 CL A7c 
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica CL vs Sony A7c size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL and A7c is 82 and 78 respectively.

Leica CL vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica CL vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Leica CL vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Leica CL vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica CL
Portrait photography with Sony A7c
72
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
78
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Leica CL Street photography factors
Sony A7c Street photography factors
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
great ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Leica CL as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7c as a Sports photography camera
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/25,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
88
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (740 per charge)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica CL
Travel photography with Sony A7c
66
features focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
86
better than average battery (740 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica CL Landscape photography details
Sony A7c Landscape photography details
68
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 shots)
88
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery (740 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica CL Vlogging details
Sony A7c Vlogging details
33
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic support
86
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
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Leica CL vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica CL and Sony A7c
 Leica CLSony Alpha A7c
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