Leica M11vs Sony RX100 VII
Leica
Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £8200 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
£8200 at Clifton Cameras →
View Leica M11
Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
Used from £595 at eBay →
View Sony RX100 VII
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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 & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the sony rx100 vii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M11 (2022) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,200 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M11 | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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