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Leica M EV1 vs M11

Quick take: The Leica M EV1 is the most affordable; only the M11 is weather sealed.

16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

M11 — Rangefinder Enthusiasts & Collectors: 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
M11 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
  • 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification Leica M EV1Leica · 2025M11Leica · 2022
Price £6,799Best£8,200
Sensor 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (triple-resolution)60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP)
Resolution 60.0MP60.0MP
Video None (stills-only)No video
Autofocus Manual focus only (no AF motor, M-mount lenses)Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled)
Stabilisation No stabilisationNo stabilisation
Burst Rate 4.5fps4.5fps
Battery Life 244 shots (CIPA, LCD)700 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 499g (with battery)Best530g (body only)
Dimensions —138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedYesBest
Viewfinder EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76x magnificationOptical rangefinder (0.73× magnification)
Screen Fixed touchscreen2.3" fixed TFT LCD
Mount Leica M-mountLeica M-mount
Memory Cards Single SD (UHS-II) + 64GB internalSingle SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, BluetoothUSB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Leica M EV1
M11
Portrait
5.4/10
5.2/10
Street
6.0/10
5.8/10
Travel
5.3/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
2.7/10
3.2/10
Documentary
2.1/10
2.7/10
Sports & Action
2.0/10
2.3/10
Landscape
6.2/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
2.0/10
2.4/10
Casual
2.5/10
2.4/10
Food
5.2/10
4.9/10
Macro
3.9/10
3.7/10
Architecture
6.7/10
6.6/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
5.8/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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