Leica M11vs A7R
Leica
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.
Studio, Tripod Landscape & Camera History — A7R (2013): The world's first 36MP full-frame mirrorless — a landmark camera that launched the A7R series, despite contrast-detect AF and significant shutter shock limitations.
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 (2013)
- Collectors and photographers interested in the camera that started the A7R lineage
- Studio photographers who work on a tripod and can manage contrast-detect AF
- Landscape photographers who prioritise resolution over autofocus performance
- Sony FE system users who want a historical body at a very low used price
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the a7r is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M11 (2022) | A7R (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £349 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 36.4MP Full-Frame CMOS (no OLPF) |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 36.4MP |
| Video | None | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Contrast-detect AF only (no phase-detect on sensor) |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA) | ~340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 465g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots (no tilt, no touch) |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M11 | A7R |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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