• 35mm 861.6mm2
  • 24.6 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 35mm 855.6mm2
  • 24.0 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 6400

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Differences

Sony A850 advantages over Leica M Edition 60

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Lens selection
    Good vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Less expensive
    $2000 vs $18500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.74x vs 0.68x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Leica M Edition 60 advantages over Sony A850

  • Thinner
    42 mm vs 81 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    9 years vs 15 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • 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

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony A900

Sony A850
Sony A900
  • $2219
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $3000
  • 35mm
  • Faster JPEG shooting
Leica M Edition 60
Sony A900
  • $15999
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • Newer
  • $3000
  • 35mm
  • Rear display
  • Lens selection

Compared to Canon 5D Mark III

Sony A850
Canon 5D Mark III
  • $2219
  • 35mm
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $2139
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Higher effective ISO
Leica M Edition 60
Canon 5D Mark III
  • $15999
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
  • $2139
  • 35mm
  • Rear display
  • Lens selection

Compared to Sony A99

Sony A850
Sony A99
  • $2219
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $1998
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
Leica M Edition 60
Sony A99
  • $15999
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
  • $1998
  • 35mm
  • Rear display
  • Lens selection

Compared to Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Sony A850
Leica M-P (Typ 240)
  • $2219
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $7495
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Higher effective ISO
Leica M Edition 60
Leica M-P (Typ 240)
  • $15999
  • 35mm
  • $7495
  • 35mm
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking

Compared to Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Sony A850
Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
  • $2219
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $7595
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Thinner
Leica M Edition 60
Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
  • $15999
  • 35mm
  • $7595
  • 35mm
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking
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