Leica M11 vs Sony A9

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M11 and Sony Alpha A9. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M11 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

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).

Check out the Leica M11 versus Sony A9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.