Leica M11vs A7R III
Leica
Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
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Sony
A7R III (2017)
Starting from £1799 new
Best for Landscape, studio & commercial photography
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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.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial Photography — A7R III (2017): The camera that converted professionals to mirrorless — 42MP, IBIS, and 10fps in a body that still competes today.
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
A7R III (2017)
- Landscape and studio photographers who need 42MP resolution at a used-price discount vs A7R IV
- Canon/Nikon DSLR professionals considering a mirrorless switch at a lower investment
- Commercial and product photographers who want full-frame resolution with IBIS for handheld work
- Portrait photographers who want the sharpest possible full-frame files for large print work
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the a7r iii is the most affordable; only the a7r iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M11 (2022) | A7R III (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 42.4MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 42.4MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p (full-frame readout), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | 399 phase-detect + 425 contrast AF points — real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS — 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA) | ~650 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 650g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | Dual SD slots (one UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M11 | A7R III |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Sports | — |
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