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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7c

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Leica M Edition 60
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Revealed September 2020
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7c Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Leica M Edition 60 and Sony A7c, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and the A7c (24MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M Edition 60 was introduced 7 years before the A7c which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M Edition 60 scores vs the A7c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Sony A7c

 M Edition 60 A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Leica M Edition 60

 A7c M Edition 60 
RevealedSeptember 2020September 2014More modern by 72 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Sony A7c

 M Edition 60 A7c 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Leica M Edition 60 has external 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) whilst the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the M Edition 60 compared to the A7c.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Edition 60 and A7c is 74 and 78 respectively.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Edition 60 and A7c.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photos but you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged M Edition 60 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7c as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
78
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Street photography info
Sony A7c Street photography info
68
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M Edition 60
Sports photography with Sony A7c
56
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
87
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (740 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7c as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proof
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
86
great battery power (740 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7c as a Landscape photography camera
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
87
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (740 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7c as a Vlogging camera
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
86
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Sony A7c
 Leica M Edition 60Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model Leica M Edition 60 Sony Alpha A7c
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-09-23 2020-09-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5952 x 3976 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Sony E
Available lenses 59 122
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lbs) 509 gr (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 - 740 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch - $1,800