Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7R

Its time to look closer at the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Sony A7R, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and A7R (36MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M11 Monochrome was introduced 9 years after the A7R which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica M11 Monochrome being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M11 Monochrome grades versus the A7R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M11 Monochrome & Sony Alpha A7R. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica M11 Monochrome provides physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Sony A7R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the M11 Monochrome against the A7R.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M11 Monochrome and A7R is 76 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M11 Monochrome and A7R.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Leica M11 Monochrome to produce more detail using its extra 24MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer M11 Monochrome will have an edge in sensor tech.