Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R III

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Leica M Edition 60 versus Sony A7R III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and A7R III (42MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M Edition 60 was released 4 years before the A7R III which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the M Edition 60 scores versus the A7R III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Edition 60 & Sony Alpha A7R III. The complete galleries are available at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica M Edition 60 comes with outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M Edition 60 versus Sony A7R III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the M Edition 60 vs the A7R III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Edition 60 and A7R III is 74 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M Edition 60 and A7R III.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony A7R III to render extra detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged M Edition 60 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.