Leica M10 with Sony A7 II Comparison

Leica M10 and Sony A7 II Main Features

  • January, 2017
  • November, 2014
  • 24 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 24 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 50000 ISO
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • -
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Optical (rangefinder) Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • -
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • -
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 139 x 39 x 80 mm, 660g.
  • 127 x 96 x 60 mm, 599g.
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Leica M10 Scores


Imaging score
54
Features score
45
Value for money score
72
Portability score
81
Overall score
55

Sony A7 II Scores


Imaging score
79
Features score
85
Value for money score
92
Portability score
80
Overall score
89

Sony Alpha A7 II with Leica M10 Overview


Let's compare Leica M10 with Sony Alpha A7 II. These models are included in the Pro Mirrorless cameras. Leica M10 was released in 2017, and Sony A7 II in 2014. M10 is newer, which is a plus. Alpha A7 II 3 years older. However 3 years, the difference is not so bad.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 24 MP. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Alpha A7 II has image stabilization(5-axis Sensor-shift), M10 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
M10 has optical (rangefinder) viewfinder, and the Alpha A7 II doesn’t have. Viewfinder Alpha A7 II has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, M10 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Leica M10 has 5.0 fps continuous shooting. Leica M10 has 5.0 fps continuous shooting.

General M10 Alpha A7 II
Brand Leica Sony
Model M10 Alpha A7 II
Announced January, 2017 November, 2014
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Leica M Sony E (NEX)
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1 1
Number of Lenses 59 116
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Tilting
Screen Resolution 1037k pixels 1230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.73 0.71
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 117
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/8 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps 5.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash Modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame Full frame
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 36 x 24 mm mm
Sensor Area 864.0 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 24 MP 24 MP
Max Image Resolution 5952 x 3992 6000 x 4000
Max Native ISO 50000 25600
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 51200
Min Boosted ISO 0 50
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution None 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Optional None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 210 shots 350 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-FW50
Physical
Weight 660 g 599 g
Physical Dimensions 139 x 39 x 80 mm 127 x 96 x 60 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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