Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7c
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7c Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7c Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Edition 60 and Sony Alpha A7c. The whole galleries are available at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Sony A7c
M Edition 60 | A7c |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Leica M Edition 60
A7c | M Edition 60 | |||
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Revealed | September 2020 | ![]() | September 2014 | More modern by 72 months |
Screen type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Leica M Edition 60 and Sony A7c in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A7c Specifications
Leica M Edition 60 | Sony Alpha A7c | |
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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 |