Hero 12 Blackvs Leica M11
GoPro
Hero 12 Black (2023)
Starting from £300 new
Best for Adventure, sports & travel video
View Hero 12 Black
Leica
Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
View Leica M11
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Adventure, Sports & Travel Video — Hero 12 Black (2023): GoPro's best all-round action camera — better battery, 10-bit colour, and HyperSmooth 6.0 make it a genuine step forward.
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
Hero 12 Black (2023)
- Action and sports photographers who want the best stabilisation available
- Travellers who need a rugged waterproof camera for any conditions
- Cyclists, surfers, and skiers wanting helmet or handlebar footage
- Hero 11 owners considering an upgrade — notably better battery life
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 hero 12 black is the most affordable; only the hero 12 black is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hero 12 Black (2023) | Leica M11 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £7,999 |
| Sensor | 1/1.9-inch CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) |
| Resolution | 27.0MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p slow-mo | None |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (wide) | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | HyperSmooth 6.0 (in-camera EIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 27MP RAW burst | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~70 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) | 700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 154g | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) |
| Screen | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | GoPro mounting ecosystem (fingers, adhesive, magnetic) | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum) | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hero 12 Black | Leica M11 |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Underwater | — | |
| Cycling & Hiking | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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