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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7R V

Portability
76
Imaging
85
Features
52
Overall
71
Leica M11 Monochrome front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7R V Key Specs

Leica M11 Monochrome
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Introduced April 2023
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Released October 2022
  • Superseded the Sony A7R IV
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7R V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Sony A7R V

 M11 Monochrome A7R V 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Leica M11 Monochrome

 A7R V M11 Monochrome 
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.20"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k2333kClearer screen (+27k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony A7R V

 M11 Monochrome A7R V 
ReleasedApril 2023October 2022Same generation
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7R V size comparison

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

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7R V top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7R V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Portrait photography info
Sony A7R V Portrait photography info
91
has manual focus
great resolution (60MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
90
you can focus manually
resolution is great (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
Street photography with Sony A7R V
74
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
above average ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
79
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Sports photography highlights
Sony A7R V Sports photography highlights
70
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
great resolution (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather sealing
great battery life (700 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
92
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (600 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery life (700 per charge)
weather sealing
great resolution (60MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
80
better than average battery (600 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
resolution is great (61MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Landscape photography features
Sony A7R V Landscape photography features
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
great resolution (60MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
great battery life (700 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
89
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3.20 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery (600 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Vlogging advice
Sony A7R V Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (7680 x 4320 pixels)
does have microphone jack
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony A7R V
 Leica M11 MonochromeSony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model type Leica M11 Monochrome Sony Alpha A7R V
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-04-14 2022-10-26
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 9528 x 6328 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 50000 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 693
Lens
Lens support Leica M Sony E
Total lenses 62 187
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 3.00" 3.20"
Display resolution 2,333 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.9x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3600 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution None 7680x4320
Video file format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640g (1.41 lbs) 723g (1.59 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3376 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 images 600 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC-SCL7 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage UHS II type SD Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Single 2
Retail price $9,195 $3,900