Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony NEX-5R

Its time to look more in depth at the Leica M-Monochrom and Sony NEX-5R, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is relatively comparable but the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and NEX-5R (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M-Monochrom was manufactured 3 months prior to the NEX-5R and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M-Monochrom grades versus the NEX-5R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-Monochrom and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The entire galleries are available at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica M-Monochrom has external 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) and the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Leica M-Monochrom and Sony NEX-5R in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the M-Monochrom compared to the NEX-5R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M-Monochrom and NEX-5R is 78 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M-Monochrom and NEX-5R.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M-Monochrom due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Leica M-Monochrom will provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.