MP 0.72vs A7C II
Leica
MP 0.72 (2003)
Starting from £4850 new
Best for Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography — MP 0.72 (2003): The purist's Leica — a fully mechanical 35mm rangefinder with no electronics bar the meter. Still built by hand in Wetzlar. The most honest camera ever made.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
MP 0.72 (2003)
- Serious film photographers who want the finest rangefinder ever made
- Street and documentary photographers who shoot Kodak Tri-X or HP5
- Leica M-mount collectors and long-term lens owners
- Photographers who value mechanical precision over electronic convenience
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The a7c ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | MP 0.72 (2003) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,850 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 35mm film | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 33.0MP |
| Video | — | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | ~1fps (manual film advance) | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 600g (body only) | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 138 × 77 × 38mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | None | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | None | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | MP 0.72 | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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