Leica M8 vs Sony A7 II

Below is a detailed assessment of the Leica M8 versus Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the M8 (10MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the M8 (APS-H) and A7 II (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The M8 was revealed 8 years earlier than the A7 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Leica M8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the M8 grades vs the A7 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M8 and Sony Alpha A7 II. The full galleries are provided at Leica M8 Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Leica M8 provides exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the M8 against the A7 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M8 and A7 II is 79 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M8 and A7 II.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M8 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7 II will result in greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older M8 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.