Leica M11vs Leica Q2
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Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
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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.
Street, Travel, Documentary — Leica Q2 (2019): The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
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
Leica Q2 (2019)
- Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
- Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the leica q2 is the most affordable; only the leica q2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M11 (2022) | Leica Q2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £3,750 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | None | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | None | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 718g |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M11 | Leica Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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