Leica M11vs A7S II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Leica Leica M11 Leica Leica M11 (2022) Starting from £7999 new Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors View Leica M11
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Sony A7S II Sony A7S II (2015) Starting from £799 new Best for Low-light video, documentary & available-light filmmaking View A7S II

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.

Low-Light Video, Documentary & Available-Light Filmmaking — A7S II (2015): A landmark in mirrorless history — the first Sony with IBIS and internal 4K, its low-light video capability still impresses today at a used-market price.

↓ Full specifications below

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

A7S II (2015)

  • Filmmakers and videographers who want legendary low-light performance at a used-price discount
  • Documentary shooters working in unpredictable available light conditions
  • A7S III shooters who want a second Sony FE body for backup or B-camera use
  • Budget-conscious video producers who want full-frame 4K with S-Log at an accessible price

Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the a7s ii is the most affordable; only the a7s ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Leica M11 (2022)A7S II (2015)
Price £7,999 £799
Sensor 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor CMOS
Resolution 60.0MP 12.1MP
Video None 4K/30p internal (full sensor readout), 1080p/120p, S-Log2/S-Log3
Autofocus Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) 169 phase-detect + 25 contrast AF — limited by modern standards
Stabilisation None 5-axis IBIS — 4.5 stops (first Sony mirrorless with IBIS)
Burst Rate 4.5fps 5fps continuous
Battery Life 700 shots (CIPA) ~370 shots (CIPA)
Weight 530g body only 584g body only
Dimensions 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification
Screen 2.3" fixed TFT LCD 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots
Mount Leica M-mount Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage Dual SD UHS-I slots
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB Micro-B, Bluetooth (via app), Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack
Genre Leica M11A7S II
Street
9.0
4.0
Documentary
9.0
Portrait
9.0
7.0
Travel
7.0
Landscape
7.0
Sports & Action
4.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Low Light
9.0
Wedding
7.0
Sports
4.0
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