M11-Dvs Q
Leica
M11-D (2024)
Starting from £8195 new
Best for Street, documentary & photographic purists
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary & Photographic Purists — M11-D (2024): A rangefinder with no screen — 60MP, manual focus, total presence. The most focused camera ever made.
Street, Travel & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
Who should buy what
M11-D (2024)
- Experienced rangefinder photographers who want to eliminate chimping and be fully present
- M11 users who want to deepen their relationship with the photographic process
- Documentary and street photographers who believe the screen distracts from the moment
- Collectors and Leica enthusiasts who value the philosophy as much as the output
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
Quick take: The m11-d has the highest resolution at 60mp; the q is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M11-D (2024) | Q (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,195 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | None — this is a stills-only camera | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None — manual rangefinder camera | None |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~700 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 640g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.9 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification |
| Screen | None — no rear LCD by design | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | 64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M11-D | Q |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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