X-Pro1vs Leica M11
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 (2012)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
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VS
Leica
Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
View Leica M11
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-Mount Collectors — X-Pro1 (2012): The camera that started it all — slow, imperfect, and still uniquely loveable for the quality of images it produces.
Rangefinder Enthusiasts & Collectors — Leica M11 (2022): 60MP of full-frame resolution in the thinnest digital M ever made — the M11 is the definitive expression of Leica's rangefinder tradition.
Who should buy what
X-Pro1 (2012)
- Film photographers who want a digital camera with genuine analogue soul
- Fujifilm fans who want to shoot the camera that started the X-mount legacy
- Street photographers who value the unique hybrid OVF experience
- Budget-conscious photographers who want X-Trans rendering at a very low price
Leica M11 (2022)
- Rangefinder photographers who want the pinnacle of the M system
- M10-R owners upgrading to the BSI sensor and simplified base plate
- Collectors and enthusiasts who want the most refined digital Leica M ever made
- Photographers who want to slow down and shoot with intention
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | Leica M11 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £7,999 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | None |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | Leica M11 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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