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M11 vs SL2
Quick take: The M11 has the highest resolution at 60MP; the SL2 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 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
SL2 2019
Best for Commercial, landscape, video
£4200
list price · used from £699 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.
SL2 — Commercial, Landscape, Video: Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
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
SL2 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | M11Leica · 2022 | SL2Leica · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,200 | £4,200Best |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 60.0MPBest | 47.3MP |
| Video | No video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 20fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA)Best | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g (body only)Best | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | 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 slot + 64GB internal storage | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
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
SL2
Portrait
5.2/10
6.5/10
Street
5.8/10
4.6/10
Travel
5.6/10
4.7/10
Wedding & Events
3.2/10
6.1/10
Documentary
2.7/10
6.2/10
Sports & Action
2.3/10
5.4/10
Landscape
7.0/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
2.4/10
5.8/10
Casual
2.4/10
3.8/10
Food
4.9/10
5.8/10
Macro
3.7/10
5.3/10
Architecture
6.6/10
7.1/10
Astrophotography
5.8/10
5.6/10
Filmmaking
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6.6/10
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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