Leica M10 vs Sony A7 III

Let's examine more closely at the Leica M10 versus Sony A7 III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The resolution of the M10 (24MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The M10 was launched 13 months before the A7 III which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M10 grades against the A7 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M10 and Sony Alpha A7 III. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M10 Gallery and Sony A7 III Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica M10 has got exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the M10 compared to the A7 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and A7 III is 75 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M10 and A7 III.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged M10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.