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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M11 Monochrome

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Leica M11 Monochrome front
Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
52
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Revealed September 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A5
Leica M11 Monochrome
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Revealed April 2023
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Overview

Below is a extended review of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M11 Monochrome, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and M11 Monochrome (60MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and M11 Monochrome (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was brought out 4 years earlier than the M11 Monochrome and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades vs the M11 Monochrome when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Leica M11 Monochrome

 Fujifilm X-A7 M11 Monochrome 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.5"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2760k2333kCrisper screen (+427k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Fujifilm X-A7

 M11 Monochrome Fujifilm X-A7 
RevealedApril 2023September 2019More recent by 43 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica M11 Monochrome

 Fujifilm X-A7 M11 Monochrome 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 enjoys outer dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Leica M11 Monochrome has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M11 Monochrome in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus the M11 Monochrome.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M11 Monochrome size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and M11 Monochrome is 86 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M11 Monochrome top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A7 and M11 Monochrome.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Leica M11 Monochrome will produce greater detail having its extra 36MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M11 Monochrome sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Portrait photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
81
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
90
manual focus
sensor resolution is great (60MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography info
Leica M11 Monochrome Street photography info
80
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
74
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
above average high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Sports photography camera
Leica M11 Monochrome as a Sports photography camera
72
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
69
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is great (60MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
better than average battery (700 shots)
max fps low (4.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography information
Leica M11 Monochrome Travel photography information
88
great battery pack (440 shots)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
71
better than average battery (700 per charge)
environment proof
sensor resolution is great (60 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica M11 Monochrome as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
82
manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
sensor resolution is great (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery (700 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A7
Vlogging with Leica M11 Monochrome
81
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica M11 Monochrome
 Fujifilm X-A7Leica M11 Monochrome
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Leica M11 Monochrome
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-09-11 2023-04-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 60 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 9528 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 12800 50000
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica M
Available lenses 54 62
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3.00"
Screen resolution 2,760 thousand dots 2,333 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 3600 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 4.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320g (0.71 lbs) 640g (1.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 3376
Other
Battery life 440 photos 700 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BC-SCL7
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12s)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) UHS II type SD
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $700 $9,195