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M11 vs M11 Monochrom
Quick take: The M11 Monochrom has the highest resolution at 60MP; the M11 is the most affordable.
Where the M11 wins
- Price: £8,200
- Portrait: 5.2 vs 3.2
- Travel: 5.6 vs 3.6
- Wedding & Events: 3.2 vs 2.0
- Wildlife: 2.4 vs 1.5
Where the M11 Monochrom wins
- Resolution: 60.3MP
- Burst Rate: 5fps
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- M11 139 × 80 × 38 mm · 640 g
- M11 Monochrom 139 × 80 × 38 mm · 530 g
The M11 is 110 g heavier than the M11 Monochrom.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
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 Monochrom — Black & White Photography: The M11 Monochrom is the finest black-and-white camera in the world. A 60MP sensor with no colour filter array produces sharpness and tonal depth no colour camera can match — combined with extended high-ISO performance. Manual focus, no video, and an extraordinary price make it a specialist instrument, but for dedicated B&W photographers it is unmatched.
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 Monochrom (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Dedicated black-and-white photographers who demand the finest possible monochrome files
- Fine art and documentary photographers who work exclusively in B&W
- Leica M system users who want maximum monochrome image quality
- Astrophotographers — monochrome sensors excel at capturing fine star detail
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | M11Leica · 2022 | M11 MonochromLeica · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,200Best | £8,500 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 60.3MP Full-Frame Monochrome BSI CMOS (no colour filter array) |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 60.3MPBest |
| Video | No video | No video |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus) |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | — |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 5fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA) | ~700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g (body only) | 530g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 2.3" touchscreen LCD, 2.33M dots |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Leica M-mount |
| 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 Monochrom
Portrait
5.2/10
3.2/10
Street
5.8/10
6.2/10
Travel
5.6/10
3.6/10
Wedding & Events
3.2/10
2.0/10
Documentary
2.7/10
2.9/10
Sports & Action
2.3/10
2.4/10
Landscape
7.0/10
7.2/10
Wildlife
2.4/10
1.5/10
Casual
2.4/10
1.6/10
Food
4.9/10
3.0/10
Macro
3.7/10
3.8/10
Architecture
6.6/10
6.7/10
Astrophotography
5.8/10
5.9/10
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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