M11-Dvs A7S
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.
Astrophotography & Low-Light — A7S (2014): The original A7S pioneered the concept of a camera optimised entirely for low light. Its 12.2MP sensor has enormous photosites — extraordinary high-ISO performance that still holds up. Lacking IBIS and limited to 1080p internally (4K requires external recorder), it is a specialist tool. For astrophotography, event videography, or any scenario where light is genuinely scarce, it remains outstanding.
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
A7S (2014)
- Astrophotographers
- Low-light event videographers
- Filmmakers needing clean high-ISO footage
Quick take: The m11-d has the highest resolution at 60mp; the a7s is the most affordable; only the a7s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M11-D (2024) | A7S (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,195 | £600 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage | 12.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 12.2MP |
| Video | None — this is a stills-only camera | 1080p/60p internal, 4K via HDMI (external recorder) |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing | Phase-detect / contrast-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None — manual rangefinder camera | None |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~700 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 474g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.9 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | None — no rear LCD by design | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | 64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Multi/Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M11-D | A7S |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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