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With digital photography, everyone wants a high-end camera that can shoot crisp and clean images. While there are multiple offerings, some photographers and hybrid content creators require the best-in-class for their work. It means more details, meeting prices, focusing, image quality, and a great build. If you are a professional seeking the best, then Sony and Leica are two brands that can help you achieve it. Here is a look at which one fares better.
Autofocus
The Sony A7R V’s new AI unit is a great upgrade, just like the AF points. It does everything better, allowing for much swifter focusing and accuracy. different lights. As for tracking vehicles, that is also pretty great. With AF-C and AF-A, we were impressed by how quickly you could capture moving vehicles. The device could easily pick up and track oncoming vehicles. Similarly, animal tracking was just as great. The camera can switch between pets swiftly and can also track birds and ducks with ease. As for humans, we noticed the camera can anticipate where the subject will look, and there are very few misses. And with new updates, one can even track a particular face, which is helpful for events, weddings, sports, and photojournalistic images.
The Leica M11P is a manual camera, which means you rely on focus peaking to capture the images. As a result, you depend on zone-focused, and with a lens that offers an f1.4 aperture, it will be a challenge. However, this is also a matter of practice, and once you get the hang of it, then it is just you and your work. If you are confident in your abilities, then the M11P can bring back the magic of older film cameras for you.
Specs:
- The Sony A7R V has 693 AF points, accurate AF down to -4.0EV, and can focus on Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Plane, Car, Train
- The Leica M-11p features a manual focus mode, which can focus from 70 cm to infinity. It also has -3 EV exposure compensation
Image Quality/High ISO
The Sony A7R V is just as excellent in image quality. It produces some vivid colors, good contrast, and, as you can see above, has great dynamic range. The camera can recover details fairly well from highlights, which means you can still get usable images even if you accidentally overexpose. The JPEG quality is great, and the high ISO is also good. You can shoot images at up to ISO 6400, but you may notice some color noise. However, aside from that, you will be satisfied with the photographs.
Like the M11, the M11P also offers three different image sizes: 60MP, 36MP, and 18MP. In addition, you get colors that are vibrant, just like the Leica M9. The photographs resemble paintings and are distinctly different from Fujifilm film simulations. The photographers are well-served, offering a good dynamic range, and it is hard to take a bad photograph with this camera. Additionally, the M11P features a content authentication initiative, which ensures that your images are embedded with data confirming your ownership.
Specs:
- The Sony A7R IV has ISO up to 102,400, a BIONZ XR processor, and a burst rate of 10 fps with AF/AE tracking
- The Leica M-11p has an ISO up to 50,000, a Maestro III processor, and a burst rate of 4.5fps
Build/Ergonomics
The Sony A7R V features the same design and build as the predecessor. It features a comfortable grip, a more versatile LCD, and the C1 button replaces the record button. The camera is weather-resistant and has a premium look. It is not entirely weatherproof, so it is best to avoid using it in torrential rains. However, aside from that, it is a solid device with a magnesium alloy body.
The Leica M11P is a pretty camera. It is quite similar to the M11, and you will appreciate its feel. The M-series is a manual camera, so it features focus peaking and is often preferred by those who prefer to work slowly. This is a perfect device. The device also features various dials and buttons that are easy to navigate. There is also a sapphire monitor, which allows for easy focus. In fact, with the latter, you may not need to rely on focus peaking.
Specs:
- The Sony A7R V features a 9.44 million dot EVF with a 120fps refresh rate, a mechanical shutter rated at 500,000 shots, and a new anti-dust system
- The Leica M11p features a 2,332,800-dot LCD, a 0.73x optical viewfinder, and there is some weather sealing, but not IP-rated
Conclusion
The major differences between the cameras are the auto/manual focus, the content authenticity initiative, and the price. The Sony A7R V is priced at $4,200, while the Leica M11P is more than twice the price, at $9,840. A Leica is an investment, but a long one. It is a camera that you can use for decades, with the company providing excellent service. As for a Sony, you get the device and then a couple of years later, you will have to update it with a new model. Additionally, you can select either option based on your specific needs. For instance, street photographers and event photographers without a budget constraint can opt for Leica, and those shooting weddings, wildlife, and birds can choose Sony.
