Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7 II

Its time to look more in depth at the Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M Typ 262 was brought out 13 months after the A7 II which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the M Typ 262 scores vs the A7 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Typ 262 & Sony Alpha A7 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 262 offers physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony A7 II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M Typ 262 compared to the A7 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 262 and A7 II is 77 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 262 and A7 II.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger M Typ 262 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.