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Leica M10 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
45
Overall
61
Leica M10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Leica M10 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Leica M10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Replacement is Leica M11
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced July 2020
  • Replaced the Sony A7S II
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Leica M10 vs Sony A7S III Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Leica M10 vs Sony A7S III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and A7S III (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M10 was released 4 years prior to the A7S III which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M10 matches up against the A7S III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Sony A7S III

 M10 A7S III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Leica M10

 A7S III M10 
AnnouncedJuly 2020January 2017More modern by 42 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k1037kCrisper display (+403k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M10 and Sony A7S III

 M10 A7S III 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Leica M10 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica M10 provides external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony A7S III has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the M10 vs the A7S III.

Leica M10 vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M10 and A7S III is 75 and 61 respectively.

Leica M10 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Leica M10 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and A7S III.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Leica M10 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged M10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Leica M10 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Leica M10 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M10 vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7S III Portrait photography highlights
83
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
71
manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica M10 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Street photography camera
69
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
great high ISO (50,000)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M10 Sports photography information
Sony A7S III Sports photography information
53
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (210 shots)
no phase detect AF
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery life (600 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M10 Travel photography info
Sony A7S III Travel photography info
57
MP count good (24 megapixels)
low battery pack (210 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
70
great battery life (600 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
display is selfie friendly
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M10 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7S III Landscape photography factors
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
great battery life (600 shots)
two card slots
low megapixels (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M10 Vlogging advice
Sony A7S III Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
77
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
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Leica M10 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M10 and Sony A7S III
 Leica M10Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model Leica M10 Sony Alpha A7S III
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-18 2020-07-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro II Bionz XR
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5952 x 3992 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 50000 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Sony E
Number of lenses 59 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.91x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 pounds) 699g (1.54 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 86 85
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 13.3
DXO Low light score 2133 2993
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 600 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 Dual
Pricing at release $7,595 $3,499