Sony A77 vs Leica Q

Leica Q advantages over Sony A77

• Larger sensor
  35mm vs APS-C
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 6.00 vs 3.95 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• Touchscreen
  Touch vs No touch
  Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
• Built-in Wi-Fi
  Wi-Fi vs None
  Share your photos wirelessly
• NFC
  Yes vs No
  Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  Q test data on DxO Mark A77 test data on DxO Mark
  2,221 vs 801 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• Higher max flash sync
  1/500 vs 1/250 sec
  Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
• Lacks anti-aliasing filter
  No Filter vs Filter
  Enjoy sharper photos
• Faster shutter
  1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
  Shoot wide open in bright light
• Higher extended ISO
  50000 vs 16000 ISO
  Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility