Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7R II

Lets look more closely at the Leica M Typ 262 versus Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and A7R II (42MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M Typ 262 was manufactured 6 months after the A7R II which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M Typ 262 grades against the A7R II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 262 & Sony Alpha A7R II. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 262 offers outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the M Typ 262 compared to the A7R II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 262 and A7R II is 77 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 262 and A7R II.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A7R II to deliver greater detail due to its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.