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Leica Q 'Snow' vs Sony a7

    5.12 in
    3.15 in
    Leica Q 'Snow' Digital Camera
    Leica Q 'Snow'
      5.0 in
      3.72 in
      Sony a7 Digital Camera
      Sony a7
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
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      I can pick up the Q, point it, start shooting, and know what comes out will be representative of what I’m seeing with my eyes.Read more
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      4.4 out of 5
      21 user ratings
      5 stars
      		57 %
      4 stars
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      User rating
      25
      4.2 out of 5
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      5 stars
      		44 %
      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      2 stars
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      4.2 out of 5
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      5 stars
      		46 %
      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Leica Q 'Snow'Leica Q 'Snow'
      Sony a7Sony a7
      Sensor typeCMOSExmor CMOS

      Image

      Leica Q 'Snow'Leica Q 'Snow'
      Sony a7Sony a7
      ISO50000
      • 100
      • 200
      • 6400
      • 25600
      ISO minimum10050
      ISO maximum5000025600
      Maximum image resolution6000 x 4000 px6000 x 4000 px
      White balance modes
      • Auto
      • Cloudy
      • Flash
      • Halogen
      • Manual
      • Shade
      • Auto
      • Cloudy
      • Custom modes
      • Daylight
      • Flash
      • Fluorescent
      • Fluorescent H
      • Fluorescent L
      • Incandescent
      • Shade
      • Underwater
      Supported image file formats
      • DNG
      • JPEG
      • EXIF
      • JPEG XR
      • JPG
      • RAW
      Image stabilizeryesno
      Supported aspect ratios2:33:2

      Optics and focus

      Leica Q 'Snow'Leica Q 'Snow'
      Sony a7Sony a7
      Digital zoom1.8 x8.0 x
      Maximum aperture1622
      Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualManual
      Autofocus
      • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
      • Face detection
      • Single Auto Focus
      • Tracking Auto Focus
      • Centre weighted Auto Focus
      • Continuous Auto Focus
      • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
      • Flexible Spot Auto Focus
      Filter diameter1.93 in2.17 in

      Screen and viewfinder

      Leica Q 'Snow'Leica Q 'Snow'
      Sony a7Sony a7
      Screen size3.0 in3.0 in
      Screen technologyLCDLCD
      Touch screenyesyes
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder resolution3680000.0 px2359296.0 px

      Photography features

      Leica Q 'Snow'Leica Q 'Snow'
      Sony a7Sony a7
      Camera shutter type
      • Electronic
      • Mechanical
      		Electronic
      Self-timer delay
      • 3
      • 5
      • 10
      		3.0 s
      Self-timeryesyes

      Videography features

      Leica Q 'Snow'Leica Q 'Snow'
      Sony a7Sony a7
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
      Video recordingyesyes
      Recording resolutions
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 640 x 480
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1440 x 1080
      • 1920 x 1080
      HD typeFull HDFull HD
      Supported video file formatsMP4
      • AVC
      • AVCHD
      • H.264
      • MP4
      • MPEG-4
      Motion JPEG frame rate60.0 fps30.0 fps

      Audio features

      Leica Q 'Snow'Leica Q 'Snow'
      Sony a7Sony a7
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Built-in speakersyesyes
      Audio systemStereoStereo
      Supported audio file formatsAACAAC

      Design

      Leica Q 'Snow'Leica Q 'Snow'
      Sony a7Sony a7
      Body typeCompactMILC
      Body material
      • Aluminium
      • Magnesium
      		Magnesium alloy
      Colour of productWhiteBlack

      Dimensions

      Leica Q 'Snow'Leica Q 'Snow'
      Sony a7Sony a7
      Weight20.81 oz14.67 oz
      Width5.12 in5.0 in
      Height3.15 in3.72 in
      Depth3.66 in1.9 in

      Storage

      Leica Q 'Snow'Leica Q 'Snow'
      Sony a7Sony a7
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • MS Pro Duo
      • MS Pro-HG Duo
      • MS XC-HG Duo
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC

      Power

      Leica Q 'Snow'Leica Q 'Snow'
      Sony a7Sony a7
      Power source typeBattery
      • AC
      • Battery
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion
      AC adapter includedYyes

      Connectivity

      Leica Q 'Snow'Leica Q 'Snow'
      Sony a7Sony a7
      HDMIyesyes
      USB connector typeMicro-USBMicro-USB B
      USB version2.02.0
      NFCyesyes
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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