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Leica M11 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
76
Imaging
82
Features
56
Overall
71
Leica M11 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Leica M11 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Leica M11
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Launched January 2022
  • Replaced the Leica M10
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2021
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Leica M11 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Leica M11 versus Sony ZV-E10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The M11 was announced 6 months later than the ZV-E10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M11 grades versus the ZV-E10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Sony ZV-E10

 M11 ZV-E10 
Screen resolution2333k920kClearer screen (+1413k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Leica M11

 ZV-E10 M11 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica M11 and Sony ZV-E10

 M11 ZV-E10 
RevealedJanuary 2022July 2021Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica M11 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M11 has got exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E10 has proportions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M11 versus Sony ZV-E10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the M11 versus the ZV-E10.

Leica M11 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M11 and ZV-E10 is 76 and 86 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 and ZV-E10.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M11 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Leica M11 will give greater detail with its extra 36MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Leica M11 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 Portrait photography advice
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography advice
89
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (60 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
82
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography highlights
79
fully articulated screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
above average high ISO (50,000)
does not have image stabilization
82
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
above average ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Sports photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography information
68
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count excellent (60 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
good battery (700 per charge)
max frames per second low (4.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
77
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (440 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery (700 per charge)
environment proofing
MP count excellent (60MP)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
88
good battery life (440 CIPA)
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Landscape photography camera
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
MP count excellent (60 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (700 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M11
Vlogging with Sony ZV-E10
9
lack of video recording
81
selfie friendly display
touch screen
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 1920 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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Leica M11 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Sony ZV-E10
 Leica M11Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model type Leica M11 Sony ZV-E10
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2022-01-13 2021-07-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 9528 x 6328 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 50000 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens support Leica M Sony E
Number of lenses 62 150
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 2,333 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3600 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 4.5fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x1920
Video format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640 grams (1.41 lbs) 343 grams (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 700 photos 440 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC-SCL7 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type UHS II type SD SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $8,995 $699