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Leica M11 vs Sony A7c

Portability
76
Imaging
83
Features
56
Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Leica M11 vs Sony A7c 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
  • Launched January 2022
  • Old Model is Leica M10
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Announced September 2020
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Leica M11 vs Sony A7c Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Leica M11 versus Sony A7c, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and A7c (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M11 was manufactured 17 months later than the A7c which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M11 scores vs the A7c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Sony A7c

 M11 A7c 
AnnouncedJanuary 2022September 2020Fresher by 17 months
Screen resolution2333k922kSharper screen (+1411k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Leica M11

 A7c M11 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica M11 and Sony A7c

 M11 A7c 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica M11 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica M11 has got outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the M11 and the A7c.

Leica M11 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M11 and A7c is 76 and 78 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 and A7c.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Leica M11 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer M11 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica M11 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7c Portrait photography factors
89
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (60MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
78
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Street photography information
Sony A7c Street photography information
80
screen articulates fully
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good ISO range (50,000)
no image stabilization
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Sports photography advice
Sony A7c Sports photography advice
69
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
MP count fantastic (60 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proof
great battery (700 CIPA)
max fps very slow (4.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
88
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (740 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M11
Travel photography with Sony A7c
71
great battery (700 shots)
weather proof
MP count fantastic (60 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
86
good battery pack (740 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Landscape photography information
Sony A7c Landscape photography information
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inch)
MP count fantastic (60MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW files
weather proof
great battery (700 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery pack (740 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7c as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
86
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
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Leica M11 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Sony A7c
 Leica M11Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model Leica M11 Sony Alpha A7c
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2022-01-13 2020-09-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 9528 x 6328 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 50000 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Sony E
Amount of lenses 62 122
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,333 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 3600s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640g (1.41 pounds) 509g (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 images 740 images
Form 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 recording
Storage media UHS II type SD SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $8,995 $1,800