Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony NEX-5N

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony NEX-5N, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and NEX-5N (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The M11 Monochrome was manufactured 11 years after the NEX-5N which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the M11 Monochrome grades against the NEX-5N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The entire galleries are provided at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica M11 Monochrome enjoys external 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 NEX-5N has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the M11 Monochrome compared to the NEX-5N.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M11 Monochrome and NEX-5N is 76 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 Monochrome and NEX-5N.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M11 Monochrome because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M11 Monochrome will show more detail due to its extra 44MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent M11 Monochrome provides a benefit in sensor innovation.