Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7 III
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica M Mount
- 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Revealed September 2014
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Previous Model is Sony A7 II
- Updated by Sony A7 IV
Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7 III Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Leica M Edition 60 and Sony A7 III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. The resolution of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe M Edition 60 was revealed 4 years earlier than the A7 III which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the M Edition 60 scores against the A7 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7 III Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Edition 60 & Sony Alpha A7 III. The full galleries are available at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Sony A7 III
M Edition 60 | A7 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Leica M Edition 60
A7 III | M Edition 60 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | September 2014 | Newer by 41 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 920k | Sharper screen (+2k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Sony A7 III
M Edition 60 | A7 III | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Edition 60 features external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Contrast the Leica M Edition 60 and Sony A7 III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the M Edition 60 and the A7 III.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M Edition 60 and A7 III is 74 and 63 respectively.
Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M Edition 60 and A7 III.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged M Edition 60 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7 III Specifications
Leica M Edition 60 | Sony Alpha A7 III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica M Edition 60 | Sony Alpha A7 III |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-09-23 | 2018-02-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 59 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 680 grams (1.50 lbs) | 650 grams (1.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3730 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 610 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | 2 |
Cost at launch | - | $1,998 |