Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7c

Below, we will be matching up the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7c, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and A7c (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M11 Monochrome was introduced 2 years later than the A7c and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M11 Monochrome grades versus the A7c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M11 Monochrome & Sony Alpha A7c. The whole galleries are available at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have 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") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Sony A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7c in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the M11 Monochrome against the A7c.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M11 Monochrome and A7c is 76 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 Monochrome and A7c.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Leica M11 Monochrome to result in extra detail using its extra 36MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent M11 Monochrome should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.