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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony W510

Portability
76
Imaging
83
Features
52
Overall
70
Leica M11 Monochrome front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Leica M11 Monochrome
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Introduced April 2023
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony W510 Overview

Let's look closer at the Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony W510, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and W510 (12MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and W510 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The M11 Monochrome was brought out 12 years after the W510 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Leica M11 Monochrome being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the M11 Monochrome matches up vs the W510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Sony W510

 M11 Monochrome W510 
LaunchedApril 2023January 2011Newer by 150 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size3.00"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution2333k230kSharper display (+2103k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Leica M11 Monochrome

 W510 M11 Monochrome 

Common features in the Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony W510

 M11 Monochrome W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica M11 Monochrome has outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M11 Monochrome compared to the W510.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M11 Monochrome and W510 is 76 and 96 respectively.

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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 Monochrome and W510.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M11 Monochrome featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M11 Monochrome will show more detail having its extra 48 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger M11 Monochrome will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Portrait photography factors
Sony W510 Portrait photography factors
89
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (60MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Street photography information
Sony W510 Street photography information
73
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
above average ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
69
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
excellent megapixels (60 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment sealing
good battery (700 CIPA)
slow fps (4.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Travel photography features
Sony W510 Travel photography features
71
good battery (700 CIPA)
environment sealing
excellent megapixels (60MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
58
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
excellent megapixels (60MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery (700 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
32
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Vlogging information
Sony W510 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony W510
 Leica M11 MonochromeSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model type Leica M11 Monochrome Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2023-04-14 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 9528 x 6328 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 50000 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Number of lenses 62 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.00 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 2,333k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3600 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 4.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.30 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640 gr (1.41 lbs) 119 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3376 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC-SCL7 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage UHS II type SD SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $9,195 $99