Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon S5100

On this page, we are reviewing the Leica M11 Monochrome and Nikon S5100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and S5100 (12MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and S5100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The M11 Monochrome was released 12 years later than the S5100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica M11 Monochrome being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S5100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the M11 Monochrome grades versus the S5100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M11 Monochrome and Nikon Coolpix S5100. The complete galleries are available at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery and Nikon S5100 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica M11 Monochrome offers outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Nikon S5100 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M11 Monochrome and Nikon S5100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the M11 Monochrome compared to the S5100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M11 Monochrome and S5100 is 76 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 Monochrome and S5100.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M11 Monochrome because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Leica M11 Monochrome will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 48MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger M11 Monochrome is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.