Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony NEX-5R

Lets examine more closely at the Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony NEX-5R, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and NEX-5R (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M Typ 262 was announced 3 years later than the NEX-5R and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the M Typ 262 scores versus the NEX-5R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 262 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 262 has got physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony NEX-5R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the M Typ 262 compared to the NEX-5R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 262 and NEX-5R is 77 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 262 and NEX-5R.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 262 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M Typ 262 will offer you more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger M Typ 262 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.