Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony A7 IV

Let's look a little more in depth at the Leica M-Monochrom and Sony A7 IV, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and A7 IV (33MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M-Monochrom was launched 10 years earlier than the A7 IV which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M-Monochrom grades versus the A7 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M-Monochrom & Sony Alpha A7 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery & Sony A7 IV Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Leica M-Monochrom features exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony A7 IV has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the M-Monochrom versus the A7 IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M-Monochrom and A7 IV is 78 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M-Monochrom and A7 IV.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony A7 IV to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M-Monochrom will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.