Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7c
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![Leica M11 Monochrome front Leica M11 Monochrome front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-M11-Monochrome/Leica-M11-Monochrome-front.jpg)
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7c Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 60MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 50000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
- Announced April 2023
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
- Released September 2020
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7c Overview
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.
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7c Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Sony A7c
M11 Monochrome | A7c | |||
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Released | April 2023 | ![]() | September 2020 | More recent by 32 months |
Screen resolution | 2333k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper screen (+1411k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Leica M11 Monochrome
A7c | M11 Monochrome | |||
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Screen type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony A7c
M11 Monochrome | A7c | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7c size comparison Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7c size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-Monochrome-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7c-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M11 Monochrome and A7c is 76 and 78 respectively.
![Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-Monochrome-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7c-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison
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.
![Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M11-Monochrome-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7c-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-Monochrome-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7c-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A7c Specifications
Leica M11 Monochrome | Sony Alpha A7c | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica M11 Monochrome | Sony Alpha A7c |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2023-04-14 | 2020-09-14 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 60MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 9528 x 6328 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | Sony E |
Total lenses | 62 | 122 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.00 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 2,333 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 3600 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.5 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic 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 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 640g (1.41 pounds) | 509g (1.12 pounds) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 740 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BC-SCL7 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12s) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | UHS II type SD | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $9,195 | $1,800 |