Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony NEX-5

Its time to examine more closely at the Leica M-Monochrom versus Sony NEX-5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) and the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and NEX-5 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The M-Monochrom was unveiled 24 months later than the NEX-5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M-Monochrom grades vs the NEX-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-Monochrom and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M-Monochrom features external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M-Monochrom versus Sony NEX-5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the M-Monochrom and the NEX-5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M-Monochrom and NEX-5 is 78 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M-Monochrom and NEX-5.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M-Monochrom using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Leica M-Monochrom will resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger M-Monochrom provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.