Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony a1

Here is a in depth analysis of the Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony a1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. The resolution of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and the a1 (50MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M11 Monochrome was revealed 2 years later than the a1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica M11 Monochrome being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M11 Monochrome grades against the a1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M11 Monochrome & Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are provided at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M11 Monochrome comes with exterior measurements 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 a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the M11 Monochrome vs the a1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M11 Monochrome and a1 is 76 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 Monochrome and a1.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Leica M11 Monochrome to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger M11 Monochrome will have an advantage in sensor innovation.