Leica
M11-P
Discreet professional M11 with 60MP full-frame sensor, 256GB internal memory, sapphire display glass, and Content Credentials.
$9,195
Released Oct 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 2.6 years newer.
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Wins
M11-P
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
TL;DR — Key differences
- AM11-P has higher EVF refresh rate (120 Hz vs -1 Hz)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- 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)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
M11-P
139 × 80 × 39 mm
530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
M11-P is 17mm shorter and 44mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI but it is also 6mm wider.
M11-P is 183 g lighter than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm M11-P · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
M11-P
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-P
139 × 39 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
M11-P
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-P: 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-P
EVF refresh rate
120 Hz vs -1 Hz — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139, 80, 38.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
50,000 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Weight
530 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…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
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
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-P
Pros
- ✓60MP full-frame
- ✓256GB internal memory
- ✓Content Credentials
- ✓Sapphire display glass
Cons
- –Manual focus only
- –No video
- –Very expensive
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
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Leica M11-P
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, M11-P or Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 8.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for M11-P — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the M11-P and Alpha 7R VI?
M11-P 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-P and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
M11-P does not have IBIS, while alpha 7R VI has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the M11-P or the Alpha 7R VI?
M11-P reaches 4.5 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the M11-P and Alpha 7R VI?
M11-P weighs 530 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the M11-P is 183 g lighter.
Do the M11-P and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
M11-P: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the M11-P and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
M11-P: No. Alpha 7R VI: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 700 shots (CIPA) for the M11-P and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the M11-P the edge.
How much does each cost?
M11-P 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.