Sony A57 vs Leica M10

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Sony A57 vs Leica M10

APS-C 369.7mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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35mm 864.0mm²
24.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 50,000

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Differences

Sony A57 advantages over Leica M10

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

550 vs 210 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Leica M10 advantages over Sony A57

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 6.05 vs 4.82 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
38 mm vs 80 mm
Thinner
Newer
7 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
24.0 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
125 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 25 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
50000 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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We haven’t finished our review of the Sony A57, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D5100

Sony A57

Nikon D5100

$800
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$650
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A57 vs Nikon D5100

Leica M10

Nikon D5100

$7995
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$650
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Leica M10 vs Nikon D5100

Compared to Sony A37

Sony A57

Sony A37

$800
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Higher-res screen

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

Compare Sony A57 vs Sony A37

Leica M10

Sony A37

$7995
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$600
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica M10 vs Sony A37

Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Sony A57

Pentax K-5 IIs

$800
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

Compare Sony A57 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Leica M10

Pentax K-5 IIs

$7995
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica M10 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Compared to Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Sony A57

Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

$800
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$7595
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A57 vs Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Leica M10

Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

$7995
35mm

Built-in Wi-Fi
Longer exposure

$7595
35mm

Shoots 24p video
Shoots 1080p video

Compare Leica M10 vs Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Compared to Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Sony A57

Leica M-D (Typ 262)

$800
APS-C

Rear display
Lens selection

$5995
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A57 vs Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Leica M10

Leica M-D (Typ 262)

$7995
35mm

Rear display
Focus peaking

$5995
35mm

Compare Leica M10 vs Leica M-D (Typ 262)

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