M11-Dvs Sigma fp
Leica
M11-D (2024)
Starting from £8195 new
Best for Street, documentary & photographic purists
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Sigma
Sigma fp (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers
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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.
Creative Filmmakers & Experimental Photographers — Sigma fp (2019): The smallest full-frame camera in the world — Cinema DNG RAW and L-mount flexibility in a pocket-sized body that rewards creative shooters.
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
Sigma fp (2019)
- Filmmakers who want the world's smallest full-frame camera as a B or C camera
- Experimental photographers who want to build a unique, modular setup
- L-mount photographers who want an ultra-compact full-frame body
- Anyone who wants a conversation-starting camera that delivers serious results
Quick take: The m11-d has the highest resolution at 60mp; the sigma fp is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M11-D (2024) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,195 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | None — this is a stills-only camera | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None — manual rangefinder camera | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~700 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 422g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.9 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification | None |
| Screen | None — no rear LCD by design | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | 64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M11-D | Sigma fp |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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