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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7R IV 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
  • Introduced November 2015
  • Alternative Name is Typ 262
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Replaced the Sony A7R III
  • Renewed by Sony A7R V
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Leica M Typ 262 versus Sony A7R IV, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and A7R IV (61MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M Typ 262 was revealed 4 years earlier than the A7R IV and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M Typ 262 matches up vs the A7R IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 M Typ 262 A7R IV 

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

 A7R IV M Typ 262 
LaunchedJuly 2019November 2015Fresher by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k921kClearer display (+519k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 M Typ 262 A7R IV 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 262 offers external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the M Typ 262 versus the A7R IV.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and A7R IV is 77 and 62 respectively.

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

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 262 and A7R IV.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A7R IV to result in more detail because of its extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older M Typ 262 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography features
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography features
75
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
88
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M Typ 262
Street photography with Sony A7R IV
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Sports photography highlights
50
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (670 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Travel photography camera
58
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
74
better than average battery life (670 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
excellent megapixels (61 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
88
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery life (670 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging advice
Sony A7R IV Vlogging advice
22
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low ( pixels)
no external microphone jack
37
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Sony A7R IV
 Leica M Typ 262Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model type Leica M Typ 262 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Otherwise known as Typ 262 -
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-11-19 2019-07-16
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 measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5952 x 3976 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 567
Lens
Lens support Leica M Sony E
Number of lenses 59 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution - 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 665 grams (1.47 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3344
Other
Battery life - 670 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL2 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 Two
Price at release $5,069 $3,498