X100Vvs Leica M11
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Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel, Everyday — X100V (2020): The camera that made fixed-lens popular again. Still one of the best walking-around cameras ever made.
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
X100V (2020)
- Street and documentary photographers
- Anyone who wants one great lens and no decision paralysis
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 x100v is the most affordable; only the x100v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100V (2020) | Leica M11 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £7,999 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) | None |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | None |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | 700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 478g | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 53.3mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100V | Leica M11 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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