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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7 II

Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
52
Overall
71
Leica M11 Monochrome front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Leica M11 Monochrome
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Launched April 2023
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched November 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A7
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 III
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7 II Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and A7 II (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M11 Monochrome was launched 8 years later than the A7 II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M11 Monochrome being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M11 Monochrome matches up vs the A7 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Sony A7 II

 M11 Monochrome A7 II 
LaunchedApril 2023November 2014Fresher by 103 months
Display resolution2333k1230kCrisper display (+1103k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Leica M11 Monochrome

 A7 II M11 Monochrome 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony A7 II

 M11 Monochrome A7 II 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3.00"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica M11 Monochrome comes with exterior 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) while the Sony A7 II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony A7 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the M11 Monochrome against the A7 II.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M11 Monochrome and A7 II is 76 and 69 respectively.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 Monochrome and A7 II.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Leica M11 Monochrome to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 36MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger M11 Monochrome will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Portrait photography camera
90
manual focus
excellent resolution (60MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
82
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Street photography info
Sony A7 II Street photography info
74
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
very good ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Sports photography details
Sony A7 II Sports photography details
69
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
excellent resolution (60 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather sealing
good battery pack (700 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Travel photography advice
Sony A7 II Travel photography advice
71
good battery pack (700 shots)
weather sealing
excellent resolution (60MP)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
61
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
Landscape photography with Sony A7 II
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
excellent resolution (60MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery pack (700 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 II as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
36
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony A7 II
 Leica M11 MonochromeSony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model type Leica M11 Monochrome Sony Alpha A7 II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2023-04-14 2014-11-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 9528 x 6328 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 50000 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 117
Lens
Lens support Leica M Sony E
Available lenses 62 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,333k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3600s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 4.5fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640 gr (1.41 pounds) 599 gr (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 100 90
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 13.6
DXO Low light rating 3376 2449
Other
Battery life 700 images 350 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC-SCL7 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage UHS II type SD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $9,195 $1,456