Leica M11 vs Sony A7

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Leica M11 vs Sony A7, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and A7 (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The M11 was brought out 8 years after the A7 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the M11 matches up against the A7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M11 & Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are provided at Leica M11 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M11 enjoys outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the M11 and the A7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M11 and A7 is 76 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M11 and A7.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Leica M11 to offer you greater detail having its extra 36MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer M11 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.