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Leica M10 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
75
Imaging
72
Features
45
Overall
61
Leica M10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Leica M10 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Leica M10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Successor is Leica M11
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R III
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Leica M10 vs Sony A7R II Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Leica M10 vs Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and A7R II (42MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M10 was revealed 20 months later than the A7R II making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M10 matches up against the A7R II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Sony A7R II

 M10 A7R II 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017June 2015Fresher by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Leica M10

 A7R II M10 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k1037kCrisper display (+192k dot)

Common features in the Leica M10 and Sony A7R II

 M10 A7R II 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Leica M10 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M10 comes with outer measurements 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 A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M10 vs Sony A7R II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the M10 versus the A7R II.

Leica M10 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and A7R II is 75 and 68 respectively.

Leica M10 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Leica M10 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and A7R II.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony A7R II to provide extra detail because of its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent M10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Leica M10 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Leica M10 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M10 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M10
Portrait photography with Sony A7R II
83
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
85
has manual focus
MP count great (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M10
Street photography with Sony A7R II
68
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
very good ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
81
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M10
Sports photography with Sony A7R II
52
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M10 Travel photography details
Sony A7R II Travel photography details
57
good MP (24MP)
terrible battery power (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
environment proofing
MP count great (42MP)
low battery pack (290 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M10 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7R II Landscape photography factors
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M10
Vlogging with Sony A7R II
9
no video
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Leica M10 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M10 and Sony A7R II
 Leica M10Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model type Leica M10 Sony Alpha A7R II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-18 2015-06-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5952 x 3992 7974 x 5316
Highest native ISO 50000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 399
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Sony E
Total lenses 59 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 lbs) 625g (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 86 98
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 13.9
DXO Low light rating 2133 3434
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 290 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $7,595 $2,913