Leica M11vs A1 II
Leica
Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
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Sony
A1 II (2025)
Starting from £6500 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & high-resolution studio work
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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.
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
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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M11 | A1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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