Leica X-U vs Sony A77 II

Here is a extended overview of the Leica X-U vs Sony A77 II, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the X-U (16MP) and A77 II (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The X-U was unveiled 21 months later than the A77 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica X-U being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the X-U scores versus the A77 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica X-U and Sony SLT-A77 II. The full galleries are available at Leica X-U Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica X-U has external measurements of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") along with a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Examine the Leica X-U vs Sony A77 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the X-U against the A77 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the X-U and A77 II is 64 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-U and A77 II.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony A77 II to give extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent X-U will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.