Leica M10 vs Sony NEX-5T

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.

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The 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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M10 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are provided at Leica M10 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

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.

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.