Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony a5100

Below, we will be reviewing the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony a5100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and a5100 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M11 Monochrome was manufactured 8 years after the a5100 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the M11 Monochrome matches up against the a5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M11 Monochrome & Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are available at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica M11 Monochrome comes with physical 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 a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony a5100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the M11 Monochrome versus the a5100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M11 Monochrome and a5100 is 76 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 Monochrome and a5100.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M11 Monochrome featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Leica M11 Monochrome will offer greater detail due to its extra 36MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern M11 Monochrome will have a benefit in sensor tech.