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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7

Portability
77
Imaging
71
Features
35
Overall
56
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Released November 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Typ 262
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7 II
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Leica M Typ 262 and Sony A7, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the A7 (24MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M Typ 262 was brought out 23 months later than the A7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M Typ 262 scores against the A7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Sony A7

 M Typ 262 A7 
ReleasedNovember 2015January 2014More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Leica M Typ 262

 A7 M Typ 262 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k921kSharper screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Sony A7

 M Typ 262 A7 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 262 provides physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Check out the Leica M Typ 262 and Sony A7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the M Typ 262 against the A7.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and A7 is 77 and 78 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 262 and A7.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of files however you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher M Typ 262 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7 Portrait photography advice
74
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
81
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Street photography features
Sony A7 Street photography features
65
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
79
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competitors (474 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M Typ 262
Sports photography with Sony A7
49
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
65
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography factors
Sony A7 Travel photography factors
58
decent MP (24 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (474g)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
low battery (340 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography info
Sony A7 Landscape photography info
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
low battery (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging information
Sony A7 Vlogging information
22
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video ( pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
35
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
lighter than competitors (474 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Sony A7
 Leica M Typ 262Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model Leica M Typ 262 Sony Alpha A7
Also called as Typ 262 -
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2015-11-19 2014-01-22
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 855.6mm²
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 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 50
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Sony E
Amount of lenses 59 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution - 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lbs) 474 gr (1.04 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL2 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $5,069 $798