Leica CL vs Sony NEX-7

The following is a thorough review of the Leica CL versus Sony NEX-7, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CL (24MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The CL was introduced 6 years after the NEX-7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the CL matches up against the NEX-7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica CL and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica CL Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica CL has external dimensions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check the Leica CL versus Sony NEX-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the CL versus the NEX-7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CL and NEX-7 is 82 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL and NEX-7.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent CL is going to have an edge in sensor technology.