Leica M11 vs Sony A7c
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Leica M11 vs Sony A7c Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Leica M11 vs Sony A7c Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M11 and Sony Alpha A7c. The entire galleries are provided at Leica M11 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Sony A7c
M11 | A7c | |||
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Announced | January 2022 | ![]() | September 2020 | Fresher by 17 months |
Screen resolution | 2333k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen sizing | 3.00" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Leica M11 versus Sony A7c in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica M11 vs Sony A7c Specifications
Leica M11 | Sony Alpha A7c | |
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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 |