Leica M11vs Go Gen 2
Leica
Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
View Leica M11
VS
Polaroid
Go Gen 2 (2022)
Starting from £85 new
Best for On-the-go shooting & Polaroid fans who want compact
View Go Gen 2
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.
On-The-Go Shooting & Polaroid Fans Who Want Compact — Go Gen 2 (2022): The most pocketable Polaroid ever — genuinely fits in a jacket pocket and produces beautiful prints with that classic white border.
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
Go Gen 2 (2022)
- Polaroid fans who want classic square prints in the most pocketable body
- Travellers who want an instant camera that genuinely fits in a jacket pocket
- Anyone who finds standard Polaroid cameras too large to carry daily
- A great gift for someone who loves Polaroid but wants something compact
Quick take: The go gen 2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M11 (2022) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £85 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | — |
| Video | None | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | None | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 530g body only | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | N/A |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M11 | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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