X-T1vs Leica M11
Fujifilm
X-T1 (2014)
Starting from £299 new
Best for Street, travel & documentary photography
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Leica
Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Documentary Photography — X-T1 (2014): The camera that put Fujifilm back on the map — weather sealed, a class-leading EVF, physical dials, and X-Trans colour that earned a generation of loyal fans.
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-T1 (2014)
- Photographers entering the Fujifilm X-mount system at the lowest possible price
- Street and documentary photographers who value physical controls and OVF-like experience
- Travel photographers who want a weather-sealed compact with Fujifilm colour
- Those who prefer the original X-T1 aesthetic and smaller 16MP files
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-t1 is the most affordable; only the x-t1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T1 (2014) | Leica M11 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £7,999 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | None |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 89.8 × 46.7mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T1 | Leica M11 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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