Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony NEX-7

Below, we are contrasting the Leica M Typ 262 versus Sony NEX-7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and NEX-7 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The M Typ 262 was brought out 3 years after the NEX-7 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the M Typ 262 grades against the NEX-7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 262 & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The entire galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor in 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) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the M Typ 262 vs the NEX-7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and NEX-7 is 77 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 262 and NEX-7.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The M Typ 262 contains the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The fresher M Typ 262 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.