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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R V

Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R V 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
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Announced October 2022
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R IV
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R V Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and A7R V (61MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The M Edition 60 was introduced 9 years before the A7R V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R V being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M Edition 60 grades versus the A7R V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 M Edition 60 A7R V 

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

 A7R V M Edition 60 
AnnouncedOctober 2022September 2014Newer by 98 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k920kSharper screen (+1440k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 M Edition 60 A7R V 
Manual focus More precise focus

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Leica M Edition 60 has got external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R V has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the M Edition 60 against the A7R V.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R V size comparison

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

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

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M Edition 60 and A7R V.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony A7R V to provide you with extra detail using its extra 37 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged M Edition 60 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M Edition 60
Portrait photography with Sony A7R V
82
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
90
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Street photography advice
Sony A7R V Street photography advice
68
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Sports photography info
Sony A7R V Sports photography info
56
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
92
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (600 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Travel photography camera
63
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
80
great battery power (600 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M Edition 60
Landscape photography with Sony A7R V
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
89
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.20 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery power (600 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Vlogging info
Sony A7R V Vlogging info
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
80
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video res high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
comes with mic socket
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Sony A7R V
 Leica M Edition 60Sony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model Leica M Edition 60 Sony Alpha A7R V
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-09-23 2022-10-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5952 x 3976 9504 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 6400 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Sony E
Available lenses 59 187
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.20 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 7680x4320
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 lbs) 723g (1.59 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 600 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots One Two
Price at launch - $3,900