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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Released November 2015
  • Also Known as Typ 262
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S
  • Refreshed by Sony A7S III
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7S II Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Leica M Typ 262 and Sony A7S II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and A7S II (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M Typ 262 was launched 2 months later than the A7S II so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M Typ 262 scores versus the A7S II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Sony A7S II

 M Typ 262 A7S II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Leica M Typ 262

 A7S II M Typ 262 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k921kSharper display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Sony A7S II

 M Typ 262 A7S II 
ReleasedNovember 2015October 2015Same age
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 262 has outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the M Typ 262 and the A7S II.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and A7S II is 77 and 68 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 262 and A7S II.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Leica M Typ 262 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M Typ 262
Portrait photography with Sony A7S II
75
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
68
has manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Street photography camera
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M Typ 262
Sports photography with Sony A7S II
50
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
58
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery (370 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7S II Travel photography highlights
58
MP count good (24MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
49
weather proof
terrible battery (370 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7S II Landscape photography factors
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7S II Vlogging highlights
22
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video ( pxls)
missing external mic support
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Sony A7S II
 Leica M Typ 262Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model type Leica M Typ 262 Sony Alpha A7S II
Also referred to as Typ 262 -
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2015-11-19 2015-10-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5952 x 3976 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 6400 102400
Highest boosted ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 169
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Sony E
Amount of lenses 59 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Highest video resolution - 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 600 grams (1.32 lbs) 627 grams (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 370 photos
Form of battery - 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 1 1
Cost at launch $5,069 $2,767