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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7S

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7S 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 A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7S II
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7S Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Leica M Typ 262 versus Sony A7S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and A7S (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The M Typ 262 was introduced 20 months later than the A7S which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M Typ 262 matches up vs the A7S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Sony A7S

 M Typ 262 A7S 
ReleasedNovember 2015April 2014More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Leica M Typ 262

 A7S M Typ 262 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k921kSharper screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Sony A7S

 M Typ 262 A7S 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 262 has exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the M Typ 262 versus the A7S.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and A7S is 77 and 77 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 262 and A7S.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Leica M Typ 262 to give more detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher M Typ 262 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M Typ 262
Portrait photography with Sony A7S
75
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
68
you can focus manually
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M Typ 262
Street photography with Sony A7S
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
76
tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than average (489g)
good high ISO (409,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography factors
Sony A7S Sports photography factors
50
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (360 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography info
Sony A7S Travel photography info
58
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
lighter than average (489g)
weather sealing
not so great battery life (360 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7S Landscape photography factors
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
66
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (409,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery life (360 CIPA)
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S as a Vlogging camera
22
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great ( resolution)
does not have external mic socket
34
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
lighter than average (489 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Sony A7S
 Leica M Typ 262Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model type Leica M Typ 262 Sony Alpha A7S
Also called Typ 262 -
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2015-11-19 2014-04-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5952 x 3976 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 6400 409600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Sony E
Total lenses 59 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Highest video resolution - 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600g (1.32 lbs) 489g (1.08 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 Overall rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL2 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $5,069 $1,998