Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony NEX-6

On this page, we will be looking at the Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony NEX-6, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and NEX-6 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The M11 Monochrome was revealed 10 years after the NEX-6 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M11 Monochrome scores versus the NEX-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are available at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica M11 Monochrome comes with physical dimensions 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 NEX-6 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony NEX-6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the M11 Monochrome and the NEX-6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M11 Monochrome and NEX-6 is 76 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M11 Monochrome and NEX-6.

All in all, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M11 Monochrome having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica M11 Monochrome will produce more detail because of its extra 44 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger M11 Monochrome will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.