Leica M11vs A7 V
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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.
Portrait, Wedding, Travel, Video — A7 V (2024): The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this price.
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 V (2024)
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the a7 v is the most affordable; only the a7 v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M11 (2022) | A7 V (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £2,799 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | None | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA) | 760 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 514g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M11 | A7 V |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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