M11-Dvs ZV-1 II
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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
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
ZV-1 II (2023)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Quick take: The m11-d has the highest resolution at 60mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M11-D (2024) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,195 | £649 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | None — this is a stills-only camera | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None — manual rangefinder camera | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~700 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 292g |
| Dimensions | 138.9 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification | None |
| Screen | None — no rear LCD by design | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | 64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M11-D | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Family & Everyday | — |
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