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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).

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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).

Take a look at the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony ZV-E1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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 (1/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery power (700 shots)
weather proof
fantastic resolution (60MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
79
great battery pack (570 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (483g)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
selfie friendly screen
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Landscape photography information
Sony ZV-E1 Landscape photography information
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
fantastic resolution (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery power (700 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (570 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-E1 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
85
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 1920 resolution)
has microphone port
lighter than competitors in class (483 grams)
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony ZV-E1
 Leica M11 MonochromeSony ZV-E1
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model type Leica M11 Monochrome Sony ZV-E1
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2023-04-14 2023-03-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 60MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 9528 x 6328 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 50000 102400
Max enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 40
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Sony E
Total lenses 62 195
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 2,333k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 3600s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s -
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x1920
Video file format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640 grams (1.41 pounds) 483 grams (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 570 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC-SCL7 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage UHS II type SD SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $9,195 $2,198