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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
76
Imaging
85
Features
52
Overall
71
Leica M11 Monochrome front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
92
Overall
80

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony ZV-E10 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
  • Announced April 2023
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2021
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony ZV-E10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The M11 Monochrome was unveiled 21 months after the ZV-E10 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M11 Monochrome scores versus the ZV-E10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Sony ZV-E10

 M11 Monochrome ZV-E10 
LaunchedApril 2023July 2021Newer by 21 months
Display resolution2333k920kCrisper display (+1413k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Leica M11 Monochrome

 ZV-E10 M11 Monochrome 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony ZV-E10

 M11 Monochrome ZV-E10 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M11 Monochrome comes with outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E10 has measurements of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony ZV-E10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the M11 Monochrome and the ZV-E10.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M11 Monochrome and ZV-E10 is 76 and 86 respectively.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 Monochrome and ZV-E10.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M11 Monochrome having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M11 Monochrome will deliver extra detail having an extra 36MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent M11 Monochrome provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Portrait photography factors
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography factors
91
you can focus manually
resolution is high (60MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
83
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Street photography info
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography info
74
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
above average ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
82
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
above average ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
Sports photography with Sony ZV-E10
70
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
resolution is high (60MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
great battery life (700 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
77
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery life (700 per charge)
environment proof
resolution is high (60 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
88
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Landscape photography info
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography info
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
resolution is high (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (700 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Vlogging advice
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
82
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 1920 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
no image stabilization
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 Monochrome and Sony ZV-E10
 Leica M11 MonochromeSony ZV-E10
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model Leica M11 Monochrome Sony ZV-E10
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2023-04-14 2021-07-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 9528 x 6328 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 50000 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Sony E
Number of lenses 62 150
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,333 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 3600 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x1920
Video data format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640 grams (1.41 lbs) 343 grams (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 3376 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 pictures 440 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC-SCL7 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage UHS II type SD SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $9,195 $699