Leica M11vs A1 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Leica Leica M11 Leica Leica M11 (2022) Starting from £7999 new Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors View Leica M11
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Sony A1 II Sony A1 II (2025) Starting from £6500 new Best for Professional sports, wildlife & high-resolution studio work View A1 II

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.

Professional Sports, Wildlife & High-Resolution Studio Work — A1 II (2025): The most complete camera ever made — 50MP, 30fps, 8K, and the world's best EVF in a single flagship body.

↓ Full specifications below

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

A1 II (2025)

  • Professional sports and wildlife photographers who need 30fps, 50MP, and the best AF available
  • Commercial and advertising photographers who demand 50MP resolution alongside pro video specs
  • Photojournalists who need a single body capable of handling every assignment
  • Sony system shooters ready to invest in the absolute best

Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the a1 ii is the most affordable; only the a1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Leica M11 (2022)A1 II (2025)
Price £7,999 £6,500
Sensor 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) 50.1MP full-frame stacked BSI CMOS
Resolution 60.0MP 50.1MP
Video None 8K/30p, 4K/120p 10-bit, 4K/240p super slow-motion
Autofocus Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) AI subject recognition — human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, aircraft, train
Stabilisation None 8.5-stop IBIS (with in-lens OSS)
Burst Rate 4.5fps 30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanical
Battery Life 700 shots (CIPA) ~530 shots (CIPA)
Weight 530g body only 743g body only
Dimensions 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) EVF 0.9× 9.44M-dot — the highest resolution EVF available
Screen 2.3" fixed TFT LCD 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots
Mount Leica M-mount Sony E-mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI full-size
Genre Leica M11A1 II
Street
9.0
Documentary
9.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Travel
7.0
7.0
Landscape
7.0
9.0
Sports & Action
4.0
Sports
9.0
Wildlife
9.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
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