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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Leica M Edition 60
(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
  • Announced September 2014
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R III
Photography Glossary

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R II Overview

Here, we are comparing the Leica M Edition 60 versus Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and A7R II (42MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The M Edition 60 was launched 8 months before the A7R II and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M Edition 60 grades versus the A7R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Sony A7R II

 M Edition 60 A7R II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Leica M Edition 60

 A7R II M Edition 60 
RevealedJune 2015September 2014More recent by 8 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k920kSharper display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Sony A7R II

 M Edition 60 A7R II 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M Edition 60 offers outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check out the Leica M Edition 60 versus Sony A7R II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M Edition 60 vs the A7R II.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Edition 60 and A7R II is 74 and 68 respectively.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M Edition 60 and A7R II.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A7R II to render greater detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older M Edition 60 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Portrait photography details
Sony A7R II Portrait photography details
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
85
has manual focus
MP count high (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Street photography factors
Sony A7R II Street photography factors
68
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Sports photography camera
56
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low battery life (290 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Travel photography features
Sony A7R II Travel photography features
63
weather proofing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
62
environment proof
MP count high (42 megapixels)
low battery life (290 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Landscape photography camera
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
low battery life (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R II as a Vlogging camera
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic socket
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Sony A7R II
 Leica M Edition 60Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model Leica M Edition 60 Sony Alpha A7R II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-09-23 2015-06-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5952 x 3976 7974 x 5316
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 399
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Sony E
Available lenses 59 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 625 grams (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3434
Other
Battery life - 290 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price - $2,913