Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony A7 II

Let's look a little more closely at the Leica M-Monochrom and Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and A7 II (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The M-Monochrom was announced 3 years before the A7 II and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M-Monochrom grades versus the A7 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M-Monochrom & Sony Alpha A7 II. The whole galleries are available at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica M-Monochrom provides exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M-Monochrom and Sony A7 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the M-Monochrom vs the A7 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M-Monochrom and A7 II is 78 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M-Monochrom and A7 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A7 II to deliver extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older M-Monochrom is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.