Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7R III

Let's take a deeper look at the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Sony A7R III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and A7R III (42MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The M11 Monochrome was revealed 5 years after the A7R III which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica M11 Monochrome being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M11 Monochrome scores vs the A7R III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony Alpha A7R III. The full galleries are provided at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Leica M11 Monochrome offers outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the M11 Monochrome and the A7R III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M11 Monochrome and A7R III is 76 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 Monochrome and A7R III.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Leica M11 Monochrome to offer extra detail because of its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer M11 Monochrome is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.