Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony NEX-5R

In this article, we are matching up the Leica M Edition 60 and Sony NEX-5R, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and NEX-5R (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The M Edition 60 was revealed 2 years after the NEX-5R which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M Edition 60 grades against the NEX-5R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Edition 60 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are provided at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Edition 60 enjoys physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the M Edition 60 against the NEX-5R.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Edition 60 and NEX-5R is 74 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Edition 60 and NEX-5R.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M Edition 60 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica M Edition 60 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer M Edition 60 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.