Leica M11 vs Sony A7S II

Here, we will be reviewing the Leica M11 versus Sony A7S II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and A7S II (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The M11 was brought out 6 years later than the A7S II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M11 matches up against the A7S II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M11 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The entire galleries are available at Leica M11 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M11 enjoys outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the M11 and the A7S II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M11 and A7S II is 76 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M11 and A7S II.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Leica M11 to produce more detail having its extra 48 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher M11 provides an edge in sensor tech.