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M11 vs A5000
Quick take: The M11 has the highest resolution at 60MP; the A5000 is the most affordable; only the M11 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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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 | A5000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,200 | £78 usedBest |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | No video | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | 25-point contrast AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fpsBest | 3.5fps |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA)Best | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g (body only) | 269g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), 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
A5000
Portrait
5.2/10
4.3/10
Street
5.8/10
6.5/10
Travel
5.6/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
3.2/10
2.6/10
Documentary
2.7/10
3.5/10
Sports & Action
2.3/10
3.1/10
Landscape
7.0/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
2.4/10
4.2/10
Casual
2.4/10
4.2/10
Food
4.9/10
5.2/10
Macro
3.7/10
4.7/10
Architecture
6.6/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
5.8/10
4.8/10
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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