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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
52
Overall
71
Leica M11 Monochrome front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
67
Features
89
Overall
75

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony ZV-E1 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
  • Launched April 2023
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Introduced March 2023
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

Photography Glossary

The M11 Monochrome was revealed about the same time to the ZV-E1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M11 Monochrome scores versus the ZV-E1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Sony ZV-E1

 M11 Monochrome ZV-E1 
Screen resolution2333k1037kCrisper screen (+1296k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Leica M11 Monochrome

 ZV-E1 M11 Monochrome 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony ZV-E1

 M11 Monochrome ZV-E1 
IntroducedApril 2023March 2023Same generation
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3.00"3.00"Same screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica M11 Monochrome has outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E1 has specifications of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M11 Monochrome against the ZV-E1.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M11 Monochrome and ZV-E1 is 76 and 80 respectively.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 Monochrome and ZV-E1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Leica M11 Monochrome to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 48MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography info
90
has manual focus
fantastic resolution (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
72
manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Street photography information
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography information
74
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
great high ISO (50,000)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
84
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (483g)
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Sports photography camera
69
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
fantastic resolution (60MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proof
good battery power (700 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
72
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (570 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low