Last Updated on 08/05/2025 by Chris Gampat
A full frame camera with a larger megapixel count is what many professional photographers wish to buy. And that is not just for the beautiful image, but to focus on other features such as details, build, and better autofocus. A 60MP sensor, thus, is the second-highest-density sensor, the first being medium-format 100MP cameras — and there are some even beyond that. If you are someone who wants the highest megapixel, without heading into medium format territory, then these three cameras are great for you.
Additional reporting provided by Chris Gampat
Sony A7R V: For Photographers Who Love to Edit
The Sony a7R V is one of the best full-frame cameras out there. In addition to a 61MP sensor, you also get 5-axis image stabilization, an AI processing unit, ISO up to 102,400, and the ability to shoot 240.8MP composite images. You also get 693 AF points, AF down to -4.0EV, a 4-axis multi-angle LCD, and a 9.44 million dot EVF. The mechanical shutter is rated to 500,000 life cycles and is weather-resistant. The images and colors are lovely, the metering is accurate, and there is also better autofocus. Weather sealing is something many photographers will adore. As we said in our review, “Creatives will also appreciate the beautiful OLED screen with a 2nd main menu. Sony improved its auto white balance and has impressive in-camera metering.”
The only thing is that we’re not keen on the autofocus.
Leica Q3: For Travel Photography
The Leica Q3 is a compact camera with a powerful 60MP sensor and MAESTRO IV image processor. It features a Summilux 28mm f1.7 lens, DCI 8K/60p video recording, and 14 stops of dynamic range. The device also features 15fps of burst rate, IP52-rated weather resistance, and a 3-inch 1,843,200 dot LCD screen. Some of the things one will appreciate are the image quality, which is sharp and detailed, the bokeh, and great color and black and white profiles. There is also the weather sealing, which makes it strong enough to withstand stormy weather. As we said in our review, “The Leica Q3 is for the photographer who values ergonomics and image quality inside a compact, simple body. Photographers from street to lifestyle portrait artists will love the mix of sharpness and bokeh — and of course, the colors. The Leica Q3 is a joy to use and is likely even more loved than the Q2.”
We’re choosing this over the Sony RX1R Mk III because of the durability.
Leica M11P: For Street Photographers
The Leica M11P is a unique camera. It allows one to shoot at three different resolutions: 60MP, 36MP, and 18MP. In addition, you get 256GB of internal storage, content authenticity initiative tools to protect your work, and ISO up to 50,000. One also gets a chance to work with an RGB color filter, a UV/IR filter, no low-pass filter, and a 2,332,800 dots sapphire glass LCD. The images are contrasty with this camera, and the controls and ergonomics are simply excellent. Overall, it is a camera that makes you work to get the best images, and you don’t have to spend hours on the editing table.
Sony a7r IV: Don’t Get This
Quite frankly, when we first started testing the Sony a7r IV, both of our reviewers almost threw it across the hotel room. The autofocus isn’t as good as the Sony a7r V’s. And even so, the Sony a7r V isn’t as good as the Leica SL3 when it comes to autofocus performance. However, that camera is much more expensive. The Sony a7r IV, however, feels like Sony was trying to just focus on pushing megapixels the most and forgot about all the other things that make their cameras awesome. It also had a pretty short lifespan of only around three years.
If you already own this camera, then know that you’re going to need to do really slow work with it. It’s good for landscapes and portraiture with a copious amount of light. But otherwise, avoid it.