Leica M11vs M11 Monochrom
Leica
Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
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Leica
M11 Monochrom (2023)
Starting from £8300 new
Best for Black & White Photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Rangefinder Enthusiasts & Collectors — Leica M11 (2022): 60MP of full-frame resolution in the thinnest digital M ever made — the M11 is the definitive expression of Leica's rangefinder tradition.
Black & White Photography — M11 Monochrom (2023): 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
Leica M11 (2022)
- 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)
- 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
Quick take: The m11 monochrom has the highest resolution at 60mp; the leica m11 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M11 (2022) | M11 Monochrom (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £8,300 |
| 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 | 60.3MP |
| Video | None | — |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus) |
| Stabilisation | None | — |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 5fps |
| 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 | No | No |
| 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 + 64GB internal storage | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M11 | M11 Monochrom |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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