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M11 vs Leica SL3-S
Quick take: The M11 has the highest resolution at 60MP; the Leica SL3-S is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and 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.
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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | M11Leica · 2022 | Leica SL3-SLeica · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,200 | £4,489Best |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 24.6MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MPBest | 25.0MP |
| Video | No video | 6K/30p open gate, 4K/60p, 10-bit, L-Log |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 30fps (electronic)Best |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA)Best | 315 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g (body only)Best | 852g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | EVF |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | Tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Leica L (L-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 10Gbit, full-size HDMI 2.1, 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
Leica SL3-S
Portrait
5.2/10
7.7/10
Street
5.8/10
5.6/10
Travel
5.8/10
5.5/10
Wedding & Events
3.2/10
7.5/10
Documentary
2.7/10
7.2/10
Sports & Action
2.3/10
7.7/10
Landscape
7.0/10
6.7/10
Wildlife
2.4/10
7.5/10
Casual
2.4/10
4.4/10
Food
4.9/10
6.8/10
Macro
3.7/10
5.8/10
Architecture
6.6/10
6.9/10
Astrophotography
5.8/10
6.3/10
Filmmaking
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7.2/10
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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