Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony A7S

Below, we will be reviewing the Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony A7S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and A7S (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The M-Monochrom was released 23 months earlier than the A7S which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M-Monochrom grades versus the A7S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M-Monochrom and Sony Alpha A7S. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M-Monochrom provides physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Examine the Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony A7S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the M-Monochrom vs the A7S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M-Monochrom and A7S is 78 and 77 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M-Monochrom and A7S.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Leica M-Monochrom to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older M-Monochrom will be behind in sensor innovation.