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Leica M11 vs Sony A9

Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
56
Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
74
Features
93
Overall
81

Leica M11 vs Sony A9 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
  • Introduced January 2022
  • Replaced the Leica M10
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • New Model is Sony A9 II
Photography Glossary

Leica M11 vs Sony A9 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Leica M11 versus Sony A9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and A9 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M11 was released 4 years after the A9 which is a fairly large gap 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 A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M11 matches up against the A9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Sony A9

 M11 A9 
RevealedJanuary 2022April 2017More modern by 58 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2333k1440kCrisper display (+893k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Leica M11

 A9 M11 

Common features in the Leica M11 and Sony A9

 M11 A9 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3.00"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica M11 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Leica M11 comes with outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M11 compared to the A9.

Leica M11 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M11 and A9 is 76 and 65 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 and A9.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Leica M11 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern M11 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Leica M11 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 Portrait photography information
Sony A9 Portrait photography information
90
manual focus
MP count amazing (60MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
84
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Street photography features
Sony A9 Street photography features
80
screen can move to multiple angles
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
good high ISO (50,000)
does not have image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Sports photography advice
Sony A9 Sports photography advice
69
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (60MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
great battery power (700 shots)
slow fps (4.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (650 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 Travel photography highlights
Sony A9 Travel photography highlights
71
great battery power (700 shots)
weather proofing
MP count amazing (60 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
74
good battery (650 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Landscape photography details
Sony A9 Landscape photography details
82
manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inches)
MP count amazing (60 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery power (700 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
86
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (650 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 Vlogging factors
Sony A9 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
37
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Leica M11 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Sony A9
 Leica M11Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model Leica M11 Sony Alpha A9
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-01-13 2017-04-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 9528 x 6328 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 50000 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Sony E
Available lenses 62 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,333k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3600 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640 grams (1.41 pounds) 673 grams (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 700 images 650 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC-SCL7 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage media UHS II type SD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 Two
Price at launch $8,995 $4,498