Sony A7S II with Leica M Edition 60 Comparison

Sony A7S II and Leica M Edition 60 Main Features

  • October, 2015
  • September, 2014
  • 12 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 24 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 102400 ISO
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Optical (rangefinder) Viewfinder
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • -
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 127 x 96 x 60 mm, 627g.
  • 139 x 80 x 42 mm, 680g.
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Sony A7S II Scores


Imaging score
78
Features score
86
Value for money score
89
Portability score
79
Overall score
89

Leica M Edition 60 Scores


Imaging score
52
Features score
41
Value for money score
48
Portability score
81
Overall score
53

Leica M Edition 60 with Sony Alpha A7S II Overview


Let's compare Sony Alpha A7S II with Leica M Edition 60. These models are included in the Pro Mirrorless cameras. Sony A7S II was released in 2015, and Leica M Edition 60 in 2014. Alpha A7S II is newer, which is a plus. M Edition 60 1 years older. However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of M Edition 60 is greater than that of Alpha A7S II. The difference of 12 MP is quite a lot. 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 A7S II has image stabilization(5-axis Sensor-shift), M Edition 60 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Alpha A7S II has electronic viewfinder, and the M Edition 60 doesn’t have. Viewfinder Alpha A7S II has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, M Edition 60 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. Sony Alpha A7S II has 3.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Alpha A7S II has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Alpha A7S II M Edition 60
Brand Sony Leica
Model Alpha A7S II M Edition 60
Announced October, 2015 September, 2014
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Sony E (NEX) Leica M
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1 1
Number of Lenses 116 59
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Tilting Fixed
Screen Resolution 1229k pixels 920k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder Resolution 2359
Viewfinder Coverage 100% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.78 0.68
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 169 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps 3.0 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 Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame Full frame
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions mm 36 x 24 mm
Sensor Area 0.0 mm² 864.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 24 MP
Max Image Resolution 4240 x 2832 5952 x 3976
Max Native ISO 102400 6400
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 409600 0
Min Boosted ISO 50 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None Optional
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 370 shots 0 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-FW50
Physical
Weight 627 g 680 g
Physical Dimensions 127 x 96 x 60 mm 139 x 80 x 42 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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