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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A9

Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
52
Overall
71
Leica M11 Monochrome front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A9 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
  • Released April 2023
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Later Model is Sony A9 II
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A9 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and A9 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M11 Monochrome was introduced 6 years after the A9 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica M11 Monochrome being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M11 Monochrome matches up versus the A9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Sony A9

 M11 Monochrome A9 
LaunchedApril 2023April 2017Newer by 73 months
Display resolution2333k1440kSharper display (+893k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Leica M11 Monochrome

 A9 M11 Monochrome 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony A9

 M11 Monochrome A9 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Leica M11 Monochrome features outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sony A9 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the M11 Monochrome against the A9.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M11 Monochrome and A9 is 76 and 65 respectively.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 Monochrome and A9.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Leica M11 Monochrome to render extra detail using its extra 36MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern M11 Monochrome should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
Portrait photography with Sony A9
90
focusing manually
sensor resolution is great (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
83
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Street photography information
Sony A9 Street photography information
74
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
very good ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
Sports photography with Sony A9
69
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is great (60MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (700 CIPA)
max frames per second low (4.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
86
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (650 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Travel photography advice
Sony A9 Travel photography advice
71
better than average battery power (700 shots)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is great (60 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
73
good battery (650 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (24MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A9 as a Landscape photography camera
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is decent (3.00")
sensor resolution is great (60MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery power (700 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
85
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (650 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Vlogging highlights
Sony A9 Vlogging highlights
9
lack of video recording
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony A9
 Leica M11 MonochromeSony Alpha A9
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model Leica M11 Monochrome Sony Alpha A9
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2023-04-14 2017-04-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 9528 x 6328 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 50000 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Sony E
Amount of lenses 62 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 2,333 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3600 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640 gr (1.41 pounds) 673 gr (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 100 92
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 13.3
DXO Low light score 3376 3517
Other
Battery life 700 pictures 650 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC-SCL7 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage type UHS II type SD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single 2
Cost at launch $9,195 $4,498