Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A9 II

Its time to look more closely at the Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A9 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. The resolution of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M Edition 60 was brought out 6 years prior to the A9 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the M Edition 60 grades against the A9 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Edition 60 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica M Edition 60 has outside 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 A9 II has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the M Edition 60 versus the A9 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Edition 60 and A9 II is 74 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Edition 60 and A9 II.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older M Edition 60 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.