Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7 II
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7 II Key Specs
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- 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
(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- Superseded the Sony A7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
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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M11 Monochrome & Sony Alpha A7 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Sony A7 II
M11 Monochrome | A7 II | |||
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Launched | April 2023 | November 2014 | Fresher by 103 months | |
Display resolution | 2333k | 1230k | Crisper display (+1103k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Leica M11 Monochrome
A7 II | M11 Monochrome | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony A7 II
M11 Monochrome | A7 II | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3.00" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7 II Specifications
Leica M11 Monochrome | Sony Alpha A7 II | |
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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 |