Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R

Here is a thorough comparison of the Leica M Edition 60 versus Sony A7R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and A7R (36MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The M Edition 60 was introduced 8 months later than the A7R which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M Edition 60 grades versus the A7R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Edition 60 and Sony Alpha A7R. The whole galleries are available at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Leica M Edition 60 comes with external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Examine the Leica M Edition 60 versus Sony A7R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the M Edition 60 and the A7R.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Edition 60 and A7R is 74 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M Edition 60 and A7R.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony A7R to give you greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher M Edition 60 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.