Leica M10 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Leica M10 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 50000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
- Launched January 2017
- Updated by Leica M11
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Announced August 2013
- Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
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Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Leica M10 versus Sony NEX-5T, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the M10 (Full frame) and NEX-5T (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe M10 was manufactured 3 years after the NEX-5T which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the M10 matches up versus the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Sony NEX-5T
| M10 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2017 |  | August 2013 | Newer by 42 months |
| Screen resolution | 1037k |  | 922k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Leica M10
| NEX-5T | M10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M10 and Sony NEX-5T
| M10 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
Leica M10 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M10 enjoys physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Examine the Leica M10 versus Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the M10 and the NEX-5T.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and NEX-5T is 75 and 89 respectively.
Leica M10 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and NEX-5T.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M10 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica M10 will produce more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger M10 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Leica M10 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Leica M10 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Leica | Sony |
| Model type | Leica M10 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2017-01-18 | 2013-08-27 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Maestro II | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 855.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5952 x 3992 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Leica M | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 59 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,037k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| 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 | 660 grams (1.46 pounds) | 276 grams (0.61 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 86 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.4 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | 2133 | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 shots | 330 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $7,595 | $400 |
