Leica M10 vs Sony A7R

Let's look a little more closely at the Leica M10 versus Sony A7R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and A7R (36MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M10 was unveiled 2 years later than the A7R and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M10 grades versus the A7R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M10 and Sony Alpha A7R. The full galleries are provided at Leica M10 Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica M10 features outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Examine the Leica M10 versus Sony A7R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the M10 vs the A7R.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and A7R is 75 and 78 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and A7R.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A7R to resolve greater detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern M10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.