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Leica M11 vs Sony A7 IV

Portability
76 Imaging
83 Features
56 Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 IV front
Portability
61 Imaging
80 Features
92 Overall
84

Leica M11 vs Sony A7 IV Key Specs

Leica M11
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Revealed January 2022
  • Replaced the Leica M10
Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Revealed October 2021
  • Succeeded the Sony A7 III
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Leica M11 vs Sony A7 IV Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Leica M11 versus Sony A7 IV, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and A7 IV (33MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M11 was introduced 3 months later than the A7 IV so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the M11 scores vs the A7 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Sony A7 IV

		

		

			
 M11 A7 IV 
Screen resolution2333k1440kClearer screen (+893k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7 IV over the Leica M11

		

		

			
 A7 IV M11 
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica M11 and Sony A7 IV

		

		

			
 M11 A7 IV 
RevealedJanuary 2022October 2021Same age
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica M11 vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica M11 provides outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Sony A7 IV has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
See the Leica M11 versus Sony A7 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the M11 compared to the A7 IV.
Leica M11 vs Sony A7 IV size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M11 and A7 IV is 76 and 61 respectively.
Leica M11 vs Sony A7 IV top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica M11 vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M11 and A7 IV.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Leica M11 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.
	
			Leica M11 vs Sony A7 IV sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica M11 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica M11 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica M11
Portrait photography with Sony A7 IV
89
 has manual focus
 high sensor resolution (60MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
81
 manual focus
 resolution is great (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 has face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
 doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison
Leica M11 Street photography details
Sony A7 IV Street photography details
80
 screen articulates fully
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 great high ISO (50,000)
 no image stabilization
79
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 features focus via touch
 environment sealing
 above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Leica M11 Sports photography info
Sony A7 IV Sports photography info
69
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 high sensor resolution (60 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (700 shots)
 low fps (4.5 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 lack of phase detect autofocus
84
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is great (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery pack (600 CIPA)
 supports phase detect autofocus
 doesn't have liveview
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Leica M11
Travel photography with Sony A7 IV
71
 better than average battery pack (700 per charge)
 environment proofing
 high sensor resolution (60MP)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
80
 better than average battery pack (600 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 resolution is great (33MP)
 selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Leica M11
Landscape photography with Sony A7 IV
81
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Leica M mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.00")
 high sensor resolution (60MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 great high ISO (50,000)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (700 per charge)
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
83
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is great (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
 two card slots
 doesn't have liveview
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica M11 Vlogging details
Sony A7 IV Vlogging details
9
 no video recording
80
 selfie friendly screen
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with microphone socket
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Leica M11 vs Sony A7 IV Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Sony A7 IV
 Leica M11Sony Alpha A7 IV
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model Leica M11 Sony Alpha A7 IV
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-01-13 2021-10-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixels 33 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 9528 x 6328 7008 x 4672
Highest native ISO 50000 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Sony E
Total lenses 62 172
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display size 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 2,333 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 3600 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p /
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes Yes (USB PD supported)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 640 grams (1.41 pounds) 699 grams (1.54 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 700 photographs 600 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC-SCL7 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature    
Storage type UHS II type SD Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots One Dual
Cost at release $8,995 $2,500