Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7S II

The following is a thorough analysis of the Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7S II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and A7S II (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M Edition 60 was manufactured 12 months prior to the A7S II and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M Edition 60 grades against the A7S II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Edition 60 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The entire galleries are available at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica M Edition 60 features physical dimensions 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 A7S II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the M Edition 60 and the A7S II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M Edition 60 and A7S II is 74 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Edition 60 and A7S II.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Leica M Edition 60 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged M Edition 60 is going to be behind in sensor technology.