Leica M10 vs Sony A7 II

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Leica M10 versus Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The resolution of the M10 (24MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M10 was announced 2 years after the A7 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M10 scores vs the A7 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M10 and Sony Alpha A7 II. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M10 Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Leica M10 comes with external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Leica M10 versus Sony A7 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the M10 against the A7 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M10 and A7 II is 75 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and A7 II.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer M10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.