Leica M10 vs Sony A7R V

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M10 & Sony Alpha A7R V. The full galleries are available at Leica M10 Gallery & Sony A7R V Gallery.

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.

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

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.