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M11 vs 1 J5
Quick take: The M11 has the highest resolution at 60MP; the 1 J5 is the most affordable; only the M11 is weather sealed.
Where the M11 wins
- Resolution: 60.0MP
- Battery Life: 700 shots (CIPA)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Portrait: 5.2 vs 3.9
- Landscape: 7.0 vs 3.9
Where the 1 J5 wins
- Cheaper new: £93 vs £8,200
- Burst Rate: 20fps
- Weight: 265g (with battery)
- Street: 6.7 vs 5.8
- Travel: 6.1 vs 5.6
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- M11 139 × 80 × 38 mm · 640 g
- 1 J5 98 × 60 × 32 mm · 265 g
The 1 J5 is 41 mm narrower, 20 mm shorter, 6 mm slimmer and 375 g lighter than the M11.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
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 | 1 J5Nikon · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,200 | £93 usedBest |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MPBest | 20.8MP |
| Video | No video | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 20fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA)Best | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g (body only) | 265g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Nikon 1 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage | Single microSD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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
1 J5
Portrait
5.2/10
3.9/10
Street
5.8/10
6.7/10
Travel
5.6/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
3.2/10
2.9/10
Documentary
2.7/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
2.3/10
4.5/10
Landscape
7.0/10
3.9/10
Wildlife
2.4/10
4.3/10
Casual
2.4/10
5.1/10
Food
4.9/10
4.6/10
Macro
3.7/10
3.4/10
Architecture
6.6/10
3.4/10
Astrophotography
5.8/10
2.6/10
Filmmaking
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3.2/10
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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