Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Released Oct 2021
M11 is 3 months newer.
Wins
M11
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 15 frames)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 4.5 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
M11
139 × 80 × 39 mm
530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
M11 is 16mm shorter and 41mm thinner than Alpha 7 IV but it is also 8mm wider.
M11 is 128 g lighter than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm M11 · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Sensor size, to scale
M11
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
M11: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 IV
✓ 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139, 80, 38.5
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 33 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,686,400 — higher is better
Weight
530 g vs 658 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
700 shots vs 580 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
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
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 15 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 4.5 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓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
Pros
- ✓Rangefinder experience
- ✓60MP
- ✓Legendary brand
Cons
- –Manual focus only
- –Extremely expensive
- –No video focus
Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, M11 or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 8.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for M11 — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the M11 and Alpha 7 IV?
M11 is 60.3 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the M11 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the M11 and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
M11 does not have IBIS, while alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the M11 or the Alpha 7 IV?
M11 reaches 4.5 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the M11 and Alpha 7 IV?
M11 weighs 530 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the M11 is 128 g lighter.
Do the M11 and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
M11: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the M11 and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
M11: No. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 700 shots (CIPA) for the M11 and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the M11 the edge.
How much does each cost?
M11 launched at $8,995 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The Alpha 7 IV is $6,496 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica and Sony press materials.