Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7S III

The following is a detailed comparison of the Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony A7S III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and A7S III (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The M11 Monochrome was revealed 2 years after the A7S III which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica M11 Monochrome being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M11 Monochrome matches up versus the A7S III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony Alpha A7S III. The full galleries are provided at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Leica M11 Monochrome has outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Check the Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony A7S III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the M11 Monochrome compared to the A7S III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M11 Monochrome and A7S III is 76 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M11 Monochrome and A7S III.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Leica M11 Monochrome to resolve greater detail because of its extra 48 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern M11 Monochrome provides an edge in sensor technology.