Leica M10 vs Sony a5100

Lets look more closely at the Leica M10 vs Sony a5100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the M10 (24MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is pretty well matched but the M10 (Full frame) and a5100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The M10 was revealed 2 years later than the a5100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M10 matches up against the a5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M10 and Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are available at Leica M10 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M10 offers 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) whilst the Sony a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Leica M10 vs Sony a5100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M10 compared to the a5100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M10 and a5100 is 75 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and a5100.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The M10 has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more recent M10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.