Leica M11vs A7 II
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Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Rangefinder Enthusiasts & Collectors — Leica M11 (2022): 60MP of full-frame resolution in the thinnest digital M ever made — the M11 is the definitive expression of Leica's rangefinder tradition.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
Who should buy what
Leica M11 (2022)
- Rangefinder photographers who want the pinnacle of the M system
- M10-R owners upgrading to the BSI sensor and simplified base plate
- Collectors and enthusiasts who want the most refined digital Leica M ever made
- Photographers who want to slow down and shoot with intention
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable; only the a7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M11 (2022) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £549 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | None | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M11 | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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