Leica M11 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Leica M11 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
- Revealed January 2022
- Older Model is Leica M10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Announced August 2013
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
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On this page, we are matching up the Leica M11 vs Sony NEX-5T, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and NEX-5T (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe M11 was introduced 8 years later than the NEX-5T and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M11 grades against the NEX-5T for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Sony NEX-5T
| M11 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2022 |  | August 2013 | Fresher by 103 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 2333k |  | 922k | Clearer display (+1411k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Leica M11
| NEX-5T | M11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Leica M11 and Sony NEX-5T
| M11 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3.00" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Leica M11 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica M11 enjoys external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M11 against the NEX-5T.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M11 and NEX-5T is 76 and 89 respectively.
Leica M11 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M11 and NEX-5T.
As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M11 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M11 will give you extra detail using its extra 44MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher M11 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Leica M11 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Leica M11 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Leica | Sony |
| Model type | Leica M11 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2022-01-13 | 2013-08-27 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 60 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 9528 x 6328 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Leica M | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 62 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 2,333k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 3600 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.5 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 640g (1.41 pounds) | 276g (0.61 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 700 photographs | 330 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BC-SCL7 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12s) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | UHS II type SD | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $8,995 | $400 |