Leica M vs Sony A7r by Stilgar

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SAR reader Stilgar posted a big A7r ($2300) vs Leica M240 ($7000) comparison. As we have seen from previous tests the Leica still shows a better corner performance also because Leica provides Lens correction and the Sony doesn’t. In all other areas (High ISO, color, resolution) the A7r is definitely better. Still, I would love Sony to deliver a cameras as well built and as elegant as a Leica M :)

Here are the tests:
Iso comparison here : http://www.flickr.com/photos/stilgarnaib/11242509894/in/set-72157638420888705
M-mount lenses here, center crop and corner crop too : http://www.flickr.com/photos/stilgarnaib/sets/72157638447272734/
One for noise performances : http://stilgar-photo.blogspot.ch/2013/12/sony-a7r-vs-leica-m.html
One for the 18SE performances : http://stilgar-photo.blogspot.ch/2013/12/sony-a7r-vs-leica-m-part-02-leica-super.html
One for the Cron35 : http://stilgar-photo.blogspot.ch/2013/12/sony-a7r-vs-leica-m-part-03-leica.html
One for the Voigt 35 1.2 : http://stilgar-photo.blogspot.ch/2013/12/sony-a7r-vs-leica-m-part-03-voigtlander.html
One for the noctilux f1 : http://stilgar-photo.blogspot.ch/2013/12/sony-a7r-vs-leica-m-part-06-leica.html
One for the Cron75 APO : http://stilgar-photo.blogspot.ch/2013/12/sony-a7r-vs-leica-m-part-06-leica-apo.html
And one for the resolution : http://stilgar-photo.blogspot.ch/2013/12/sony-a7r-vs-leica-m-part-07-quid-de-la.html

Links to the tested lenses:
Leica Super-Elmar 18 ASPH for f3.4 to f16 [shoplink 23445 ebay](lens here on eBay)[/shoplink].
Leica Summicron 35 ASPH from f2 to f16 [shoplink 22603 ebay](lens here on eBay)[/shoplink].
Voigtlander Nokton 35 Aspherical 1.2 II from f1.2 to f16 [shoplink 23446 ebay](lens here on eBay)[/shoplink].
Leica Noctilux 50 f1 from f1 to f16 [shoplink 23447 ebay](lens here on eBay)[/shoplink].
Leica APO-Sumicron 75 ASPH from f2 to f16 [shoplink 23448 ebay](lens here on eBay)[/shoplink].

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First $110 price drop on the Sony A7r. NEX-3n for $348.

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We have the very first sensible A7r price drop! It now sells with a $112 discount and lot of free etxras at [shoplink 23700 ebay]6ave on eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]. Free shipping!

More new Sony deals:
6ave also offers a great NEX-6 deal with free extras for [shoplink 23701 ebay]$486 (Click here)[/shoplink].
And there is a new price drop on the Sony NEX-3n with kit lens which know sells for $349 only at Amazon US (Click here). This pushes the camera on top of the Amazon mirrorless ranking (full list here).

Other ongoing Sony deals:
Free QX10 along the Sony A7r at Adorama (Click here)
RX100MII with a $100 discount at [shoplink 23662 ebay]CameraLand one Bay US (Click here)[/shoplink].
A99 with free extras for [shoplink 23641 ebay]$2,033 (Click here)[/shoplink] or [shoplink 23640 ebay]$2.046 (Click here)[/shoplink].
Free compact camera with the Sony A7r at BHphoto (Click here)
A3000 with kit lens now sells for $279 at Amazon US (Click here).
Sony RX100 for $408 at [shoplink 23618 ebay]eBay US (Click here)[/shoplink]

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What is the camera you want in 2014?

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We are approaching the end of the year and it’s time to express your wishes for the coming new year 2014. What new Sony camera are you hoping to get in 2014?

I wish Supreme Image Quality stands for...(multiple choice possible)

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The list is based on rumor we posted or posted by other sites. I think most of these cameras will really come in 2014! :)

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Tamron 150-600mm now available for preorder. Free QX10 with the A7r.

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The crazy Tamron 150-600mm zoom for Sony is now available for preorder at BHphoto (Click here).

And you get a free QX10 along the Sony A7r at Adorama (Click here). Yep…weird combo :)

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All other current Sony deals:
RX100MII with a $100 discount at [shoplink 23662 ebay]CameraLand one Bay US (Click here)[/shoplink].
A99 with free extras for [shoplink 23641 ebay]$2,033 (Click here)[/shoplink] or [shoplink 23640 ebay]$2.046 (Click here)[/shoplink].
Free compact camera with the Sony A7r at BHphoto (Click here)
A3000 with kit lens now sells for $279 at Amazon US (Click here).
Sony RX100 for $408 at [shoplink 23618 ebay]eBay US (Click here)[/shoplink]

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Next ILCE-5000 registration (not sure if it’s the NEX-5r).

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Sony registered the “ILCE-5000” at Taiwan NCC (National Communications Commission). This approval is necessary for products with wireless capability. As you know in some countries the NEX-5t has that A5000 mark (see picture below). So I am not sure if that registered name is for a new camera or for the current NEX-5t. The weird thing is that the NEX-5T product has been already registered months ago. So why register it again?

Thanks J. for finding this!

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