Leica M11 vs Sony NEX-F3

Here, we are contrasting the Leica M11 versus Sony NEX-F3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M11 was announced 9 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M11 scores vs the NEX-F3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M11 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are available at Leica M11 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica M11 features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M11 versus Sony NEX-F3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the M11 vs the NEX-F3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M11 and NEX-F3 is 76 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 and NEX-F3.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M11 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica M11 will result in greater detail with its extra 44 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern M11 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.