Leica SL vs Sony A7

In this article, we will be matching up the Leica SL and Sony A7, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the SL (24MP) and the A7 (24MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The SL was announced 22 months after the A7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SL scores vs the A7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica SL & Sony Alpha A7. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica SL Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica SL comes with outside measurements of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Sony A7 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SL against the A7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SL and A7 is 67 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL and A7.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images but you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern SL is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.