Leica M10 vs Sony a1

Let's take a closer look at the Leica M10 versus Sony a1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and a1 (50MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The M10 was brought out 5 years before the a1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M10 matches up versus the a1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M10 & Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M10 Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica M10 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M10 compared to the a1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and a1 is 75 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and a1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony a1 to offer more detail having its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older M10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.