Leica M11vs GR IIIx HDF
Leica
Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
View Leica M11
Ricoh
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Street & documentary photography with a distinctive aesthetic
View GR IIIx HDF
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.
Street & Documentary Photography With A Distinctive Aesthetic — GR IIIx HDF (2024): The GR IIIx with a built-in dream filter — for photographers who want the GR's legendary APS-C quality with an added layer of analogue magic.
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
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
- GR IIIx fans who want the HDF bloom effect without using post-processing
- Street photographers who want a distinctive, instantly recognisable aesthetic
- Film photography enthusiasts who want to replicate analogue optical character digitally
- GR III owners ready to upgrade to the 40mm equivalent perspective
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the gr iiix hdf is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M11 (2022) | GR IIIx HDF (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £999 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | None | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus |
| Stabilisation | None | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 4fps continuous |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 262g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | None — rear LCD only |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M11 | GR IIIx HDF |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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