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Leica M11 vs Sony FX3

Portability
76
Imaging
83
Features
56
Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Leica M11 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Leica M11
(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
  • Introduced January 2022
  • Succeeded the Leica M10
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Announced February 2021
Photography Glossary

Leica M11 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Leica M11 versus Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and FX3 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M11 was introduced 11 months later than the FX3 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M11 matches up vs the FX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Sony FX3

 M11 FX3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2022February 2021Fresher by 11 months
Display resolution2333k1440kClearer display (+893k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Leica M11

 FX3 M11 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica M11 and Sony FX3

 M11 FX3 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.00"3.00"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica M11 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica M11 offers external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Sony FX3 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M11 versus the FX3.

Leica M11 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M11 and FX3 is 76 and 62 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M11 and FX3.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Leica M11 to give you greater detail using its extra 48 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent M11 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Leica M11 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Portrait photography camera
89
has manual focus
megapixel count excellent (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
71
has manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Street photography details
Sony FX3 Street photography details
80
screen articulates fully
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
very good high ISO (50,000)
does not have image stabilization
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M11
Sports photography with Sony FX3
69
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count excellent (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
better than average battery (700 shots)
slow fps (4.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (600 shots)
supports phase detect AF
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M11
Travel photography with Sony FX3
71
better than average battery (700 per charge)
weather sealing
megapixel count excellent (60 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
71
good battery power (600 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
features touch focus
selfie friendly display
low resolution (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Landscape photography camera
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
megapixel count excellent (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery (700 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery power (600 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 Vlogging details
Sony FX3 Vlogging details
9
can't record video
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
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Leica M11 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Sony FX3
 Leica M11Sony FX3
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model type Leica M11 Sony FX3
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-01-13 2021-02-23
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 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 60MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 9528 x 6328 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 50000 102400
Highest boosted ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens support Leica M Sony E
Total lenses 62 187
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display sizing 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution of display 2,333k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3600s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640 grams (1.41 pounds) 716 grams (1.58 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 700 photographs 600 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC-SCL7 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage UHS II type SD Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 1 Dual
Pricing at launch $8,995 $3,900