Leica M11 vs Sony A7R II

Let's take a closer look at the Leica M11 versus Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and A7R II (42MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M11 was released 6 years after the A7R II which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M11 scores versus the A7R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M11 & Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M11 Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M11 features outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M11 vs the A7R II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M11 and A7R II is 76 and 68 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 and A7R II.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Leica M11 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent M11 provides an edge in sensor innovation.