Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony a1

Below is a in depth analysis of the Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony a1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and a1 (50MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The M Edition 60 was manufactured 7 years prior to the a1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M Edition 60 matches up versus the a1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Edition 60 and Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M Edition 60 enjoys outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sony a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony a1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the M Edition 60 and the a1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Edition 60 and a1 is 74 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M Edition 60 and a1.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony a1 to produce extra detail due to its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older M Edition 60 will be behind in sensor tech.