Leica M11 vs Sony ZV-E1

Lets take a closer look at the Leica M11 vs Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M11 was introduced 14 months earlier than the ZV-E1 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M11 grades vs the ZV-E1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M11 and Sony ZV-E1. The whole galleries are available at Leica M11 Gallery and Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica M11 provides exterior 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) and the Sony ZV-E1 has dimensions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M11 vs the ZV-E1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M11 and ZV-E1 is 76 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M11 and ZV-E1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Leica M11 to give more detail using its extra 48MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older M11 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.