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Leica M11 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
76
Imaging
83
Features
56
Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Leica M11 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Leica M11
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Announced January 2022
  • Older Model is Leica M10
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R
  • Successor is Sony A7R III
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Leica M11 vs Sony A7R II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Sony A7R II

 M11 A7R II 
RevealedJanuary 2022June 2015Newer by 81 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2333k1229kClearer screen (+1104k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Leica M11

 A7R II M11 

Common features in the Leica M11 and Sony A7R II

 M11 A7R II 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Leica M11 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the Leica M11 versus Sony A7R II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica M11 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

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

Leica M11 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica M11 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Portrait photography camera
89
manual focus
megapixel count high (60 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
85
has manual focus
megapixel count great (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Street photography features
Sony A7R II Street photography features
80
screen articulates
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
great ISO range (50,000)
lack of image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M11
Sports photography with Sony A7R II
69
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (60 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proofing
great battery power (700 shots)
max frames per second very slow (4.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
terrible battery (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery power (700 CIPA)
environment proofing
megapixel count high (60 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
62
weather sealing
megapixel count great (42MP)
terrible battery (290 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R II Landscape photography highlights
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
megapixel count high (60MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery power (700 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 Vlogging details
Sony A7R II Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Leica M11 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Sony A7R II
 Leica M11Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model type Leica M11 Sony Alpha A7R II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-01-13 2015-06-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 9528 x 6328 7974 x 5316
Maximum native ISO 50000 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 399
Lens
Lens support Leica M Sony E
Available lenses 62 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,333k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3600 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640 gr (1.41 lb) 625 gr (1.38 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 All around rating not tested 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3434
Other
Battery life 700 pictures 290 pictures
Type 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
Type of storage UHS II type SD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $8,995 $2,913