Leica
M11 Monochrom
Black-and-white-only Leica M with 60MP monochrome full-frame sensor, ISO 125-200000, and 256GB internal memory.
$9,195
Released Apr 2023
Sony
Alpha 7R VI
66.8MP fully-stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's new BIONZ XR2 engine.
$4,499
Released Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 3.2 years newer.
Wins
M11 Monochrom
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 15 frames)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 4.5 fps)
- AM11 Monochrom has higher ISO max (native) (200,000 vs 32,000)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
M11 Monochrom
139 × 80 × 39 mm
542 g (1.19 lb / 19.12 oz)
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
M11 Monochrom is 17mm shorter and 44mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI but it is also 6mm wider.
M11 Monochrom is 171 g lighter than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm M11 Monochrom · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
M11 Monochrom
139 × 80 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
M11 Monochrom
139 × 39 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
M11 Monochrom
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
M11 Monochrom: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7R VI
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
M11 Monochrom
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139, 80, 38.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
200,000 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Weight
542 g vs 713 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
700 shots vs 600 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
AF points / zones
759 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 15 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 4.5 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
M11 Monochrom
Pros
- ✓60MP monochrome sensor
- ✓ISO up to 200000
- ✓256GB internal memory
- ✓Pure black-and-white files
Cons
- –Monochrome only
- –Manual focus only
- –No video
Alpha 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP fully-stacked Exmor RS sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓8.5-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, M11 Monochrom or Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 8.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for M11 Monochrom — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the M11 Monochrom and Alpha 7R VI?
M11 Monochrom is 60.3 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the M11 Monochrom and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
M11 Monochrom does not have IBIS, while alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the M11 Monochrom or the Alpha 7R VI?
M11 Monochrom reaches 4.5 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the M11 Monochrom and Alpha 7R VI?
M11 Monochrom weighs 542 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the M11 Monochrom is 171 g lighter.
Do the M11 Monochrom and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
M11 Monochrom: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the M11 Monochrom and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
M11 Monochrom: No. Alpha 7R VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 700 shots (CIPA) for the M11 Monochrom and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the M11 Monochrom the edge.
How much does each cost?
M11 Monochrom launched at $9,195 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The Alpha 7R VI is $4,696 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica and Sony press materials.