X-A7vs M11-D
Leica
M11-D (2024)
Starting from £8195 new
Best for Street, documentary & photographic purists
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Street, Documentary & Photographic Purists — M11-D (2024): A rangefinder with no screen — 60MP, manual focus, total presence. The most focused camera ever made.
Who should buy what
X-A7 (2019)
- Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
- Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
M11-D (2024)
- Experienced rangefinder photographers who want to eliminate chimping and be fully present
- M11 users who want to deepen their relationship with the photographic process
- Documentary and street photographers who believe the screen distracts from the moment
- Collectors and Leica enthusiasts who value the philosophy as much as the output
Quick take: The m11-d has the highest resolution at 60mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | M11-D (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £8,195 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | None — this is a stills-only camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None — manual rangefinder camera |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 138.9 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | None — no rear LCD by design |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-A7 | M11-D |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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