Leica M11 vs Sony A7 II
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Leica M11 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs
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- 60MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 64 - 50000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
- Introduced January 2022
- Succeeded the Leica M10
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Announced November 2014
- Previous Model is Sony A7
- Successor is Sony A7 III
Leica M11 vs Sony A7 II Overview
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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Leica M11 vs Sony A7 II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Sony A7 II
M11 | A7 II | |||
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Announced | January 2022 | November 2014 | Newer by 88 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 2333k | 1230k | Clearer screen (+1103k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Leica M11
A7 II | M11 |
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Common features in the Leica M11 and Sony A7 II
M11 | A7 II | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.00" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Leica M11 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison
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).
See the Leica M11 versus Sony A7 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Leica M11 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison
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.
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Leica M11 vs Sony A7 II Specifications
Leica M11 | Sony Alpha A7 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica M11 | Sony Alpha A7 II |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2022-01-13 | 2014-11-20 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 60 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 9528 x 6328 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 117 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | Sony E |
Total lenses | 62 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 2,333 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 3600s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.5 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 640 grams (1.41 lb) | 599 grams (1.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 90 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2449 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 images | 350 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BC-SCL7 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12s) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | UHS II type SD | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $8,995 | $1,456 |