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M11 vs M11-D
Quick take: The M11 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.
Leica
M11-D 2024
Best for Street, documentary & photographic purists
£8500
new today at Clifton Cameras
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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.
M11-D — Street, Documentary & Photographic Purists: A rangefinder with no screen — 60MP, manual focus, total presence. The most focused camera ever made.
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
M11-D (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | M11Leica · 2022 | M11-DLeica · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,200Best | £8,500 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | No video | None — this is a stills-only camera |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | None — manual rangefinder camera |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA) | ~700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g (body only) | 530g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 138.9 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | None — no rear LCD by design |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-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
M11
M11-D
Portrait
5.2/10
5.1/10
Street
5.8/10
5.8/10
Travel
5.6/10
5.3/10
Wedding & Events
3.2/10
2.8/10
Documentary
2.7/10
2.2/10
Sports & Action
2.3/10
2.0/10
Landscape
7.0/10
6.2/10
Wildlife
2.4/10
2.0/10
Casual
2.4/10
2.1/10
Food
4.9/10
4.0/10
Macro
3.7/10
3.3/10
Architecture
6.6/10
6.2/10
Astrophotography
5.8/10
5.6/10
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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