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Leica M10 vs Sony A7R V

Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
45
Overall
61
Leica M10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88

Leica M10 vs Sony A7R V 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
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Replacement is Leica M11
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Introduced October 2022
  • Replaced the Sony A7R IV
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Leica M10 vs Sony A7R V Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Leica M10 vs Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and A7R V (61MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M10 was revealed 6 years before the A7R V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R V being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M10 matches up vs the A7R V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Sony A7R V

 M10 A7R V 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Leica M10

 A7R V M10 
IntroducedOctober 2022January 2017Newer by 70 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1037kSharper screen (+1323k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M10 and Sony A7R V

 M10 A7R V 
Focus manually More exact focus

Leica M10 vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Sony A7R V has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the M10 compared to the A7R V.

Leica M10 vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M10 and A7R V is 75 and 60 respectively.

Leica M10 vs Sony A7R V top view buttons comparison

Leica M10 vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and A7R V.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony A7R V to render greater detail because of its extra 37 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica M10 vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison

Leica M10 vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica M10 Portrait photography details
Sony A7R V Portrait photography details
83
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
90
manual focus
MP count fantastic (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M10 Street photography features
Sony A7R V Street photography features
69
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
great high ISO (50,000)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M10 Sports photography features
Sony A7R V Sports photography features
53
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (210 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
92
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (600 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Travel photography camera
57
decent MP (24 megapixels)
low battery pack (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
80
good battery life (600 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M10
Landscape photography with Sony A7R V
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (210 shots)
89
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3.20 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (600 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M10
Vlogging with Sony A7R V
9
no video
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (7680 x 4320 resolution)
does have external mic port
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Leica M10 vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M10 and Sony A7R V
 Leica M10Sony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model Leica M10 Sony Alpha A7R V
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-18 2022-10-26
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5952 x 3992 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 50000 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Sony E
Number of lenses 59 187
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 3" 3.20"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.9x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution None 7680x4320
Video format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 723 grams (1.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 86 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 2133 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images 600 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Single Dual
Launch cost $7,595 $3,900