Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony A7R V

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Leica M-Monochrom and Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and A7R V (61MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M-Monochrom was revealed 11 years before the A7R V and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R V being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M-Monochrom matches up vs the A7R V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-Monochrom and Sony Alpha A7R V. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery and Sony A7R V Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica M-Monochrom offers external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R V has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M-Monochrom and Sony A7R V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the M-Monochrom vs the A7R V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M-Monochrom and A7R V is 78 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M-Monochrom and A7R V.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony A7R V to resolve extra detail because of its extra 43MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older M-Monochrom is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.