Leica M11vs Leica SL2
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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.
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
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 SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the leica sl2 is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M11 (2022) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | None | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 20fps |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M11 | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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