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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R IV 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
  • Released September 2014
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Superseded the Sony A7R III
  • New Model is Sony A7R V
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Leica M Edition 60 versus Sony A7R IV, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and A7R IV (61MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M Edition 60 was announced 5 years earlier than the A7R IV which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M Edition 60 grades versus the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 M Edition 60 A7R IV 

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

 A7R IV M Edition 60 
RevealedJuly 2019September 2014More modern by 58 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k920kSharper display (+520k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 M Edition 60 A7R IV 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need 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") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the M Edition 60 vs the A7R IV.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Edition 60 and A7R IV is 74 and 62 respectively.

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

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M Edition 60 and A7R IV.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A7R IV to offer extra detail with its extra 37MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged M Edition 60 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Portrait photography info
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography info
82
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
88
has manual focus
fantastic megapixels (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Street photography info
Sony A7R IV Street photography info
68
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Sports photography highlights
56
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (670 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Travel photography features
Sony A7R IV Travel photography features
63
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
74
better than average battery pack (670 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (61 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Landscape photography features
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography features
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (670 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R IV as a Vlogging camera
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external microphone jack
37
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Sony A7R IV
 Leica M Edition 60Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model type Leica M Edition 60 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2014-09-23 2019-07-16
Physical type 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 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5952 x 3976 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 567
Lens
Lens support Leica M Sony E
Available lenses 59 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 665g (1.47 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3344
Other
Battery life - 670 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 2
Retail price - $3,498