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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7R III 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
  • Alternative Name is Typ 262
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched October 2017
  • Old Model is Sony A7R II
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R IV
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7R III Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Leica M Typ 262 versus Sony A7R III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and A7R III (42MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M Typ 262 was introduced 23 months before the A7R III making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M Typ 262 grades versus the A7R III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Sony A7R III

 M Typ 262 A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Leica M Typ 262

 A7R III M Typ 262 
LaunchedOctober 2017November 2015More modern by 23 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k921kCrisper display (+519k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Sony A7R III

 M Typ 262 A7R III 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 262 enjoys outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the M Typ 262 vs the A7R III.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 262 and A7R III is 77 and 63 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 262 and A7R III.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A7R III to provide greater detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 262 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7R III Portrait photography advice
75
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
86
manual focus
amazing MP (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Street photography information
Sony A7R III Street photography information
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7R III Sports photography highlights
50
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
89
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (650 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Travel photography camera
58
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
74
great battery (650 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
amazing MP (42MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7R III Landscape photography factors
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
87
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery (650 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M Typ 262
Vlogging with Sony A7R III
22
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( pxls)
doesn't have mic support
37
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Sony A7R III
 Leica M Typ 262Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model type Leica M Typ 262 Sony Alpha A7R III
Also referred to as Typ 262 -
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2015-11-19 2017-10-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5952 x 3976 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens support Leica M Sony E
Number of lenses 59 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution - 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 657g (1.45 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3523
Other
Battery life - 650 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL2 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots Single Dual
Launch pricing $5,069 $2,800