Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A6500

On this page, we are reviewing the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony A6500, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and A6500 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The M11 Monochrome was launched 6 years later than the A6500 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M11 Monochrome scores vs the A6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M11 Monochrome & Sony Alpha a6500. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica M11 Monochrome has got 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) whilst the Sony A6500 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the M11 Monochrome versus the A6500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M11 Monochrome and A6500 is 76 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 Monochrome and A6500.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M11 Monochrome due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M11 Monochrome will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 36MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher M11 Monochrome should have an advantage in sensor technology.