Sony NEX-7 vs Leica M Monochrom

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      Specifications

      General Sony NEX-7 Leica M Monochrom
      BrandSonyLeica
      ModelNEX-7M Monochrom
      MSRP$7,950.00 / £6,120 (inc VAT)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony NEX-7 Leica M Monochrom
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm36 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel19 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel19 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 16,000160 - 10,000
      Photo Sony NEX-7 Leica M Monochrom
      ProcessorBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40005212 x 3472
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 16883840 x 2592, 2592 x 1728, 1728 x 1152, 1280 x 846
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Standard
      Color SpacesRGB hardwired
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Sony NEX-7 Leica M Monochrom
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points25
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony NEX-7 Leica M Monochrom
      Lens MountSony ELeica M
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony NEX-7 Leica M Monochrom
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.5"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony NEX-7 Leica M Monochrom
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (rangefinder)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.09x0.68x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.73x0.68x
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +1
      Shutter Sony NEX-7 Leica M Monochrom
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec32 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps2.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 3 fps at 24 MP for up to 30 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Sony NEX-7 Leica M Monochrom
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless
      Front Curtain
      Rear Curtain
      Slow sync
      Flash Range6.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionProprietaryHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony NEX-7 Leica M Monochrom
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Center-weighted
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (at 1/3 EV increments) ±2 EV (3, 5, 7 shots )
      DXO Sony NEX-7 Leica M Monochrom
      DxO Low Light ISO1016
      DxO Color Depth24.1
      DxO Dynamic Range13.4
      DxO Overall Score81
      Video Sony NEX-7 Leica M Monochrom
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony NEX-7 Leica M Monochrom
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony NEX-7 Leica M Monochrom
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control InfraRed (optional)
      Environmental Sony NEX-7 Leica M Monochrom
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony NEX-7 Leica M Monochrom
      Dimensions120 x 67 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.69")139 x 80 x 37 mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.46")
      Weight (inc. batteries)400 g (0.88 lb / 14.11 oz)600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.8 x 7.2 x 4.4"9.05 x 9.05 x 6.8"
      Package Weight2.95 lb5.695 lb
      Power and Storage Sony NEX-7 Leica M Monochrom
      Battery PackNPFW50
      Battery Life430 shots350 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony NEX-7 Leica M Monochrom
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10sec 3 or 5 images 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionFull-metal body in die cast magnesium alloy with synthetic leather trim. Top deck and baseplate in brass with black chrome finish, sapphire glass LCD cover for the monitor screen


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