Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7R V

Below, we will be reviewing the Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Sony. The resolution of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and the A7R V (61MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M11 Monochrome was manufactured 6 months later than the A7R V which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica M11 Monochrome being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R V being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M11 Monochrome grades vs the A7R V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony Alpha A7R V. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery and Sony A7R V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica M11 Monochrome provides outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Sony A7R V has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony A7R V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the M11 Monochrome compared to the A7R V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M11 Monochrome and A7R V is 76 and 60 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M11 Monochrome and A7R V.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony A7R V to produce extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.