Leica M11 vs Sony A7 II

On this page, we will be analyzing the Leica M11 versus Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and A7 II (24MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The M11 was released 7 years after the A7 II which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M11 matches up against the A7 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica M11 has physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the M11 vs the A7 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M11 and A7 II is 76 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 and A7 II.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Leica M11 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 36MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern M11 provides a benefit in sensor technology.