Leica SL vs Sony A7c

Let's look much closer at the Leica SL vs Sony A7c, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL (24MP) and the A7c (24MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The SL was introduced 5 years before the A7c and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica SL being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SL grades versus the A7c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica SL and Sony Alpha A7c. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica SL Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica SL provides physical dimensions of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica SL vs Sony A7c in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SL compared to the A7c.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SL and A7c is 67 and 78 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL and A7c.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older SL will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.