Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R II

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Edition 60 & Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.