Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7S
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7S Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7S Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Typ 262 & Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Sony A7S
M Typ 262 | A7S | |||
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Released | November 2015 | April 2014 | More recent by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Leica M Typ 262
A7S | M Typ 262 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 921k | Sharper screen (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Sony A7S
M Typ 262 | A7S | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Check out the Leica M Typ 262 versus Sony A7S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7S Specifications
Leica M Typ 262 | Sony Alpha A7S | |
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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 |