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Leica M11vs A5100

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 A5100 Sony A5100 (2014) Starting from £200 new Best for Casual & Travel View A5100

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.

Casual & Travel — A5100 (2014): The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.

↓ 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

A5100 (2014)

  • Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
  • Compact travel photographers
  • Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality

Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the a5100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Leica M11 (2022)A5100 (2014)
Price £7,999 £200
Sensor 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS
Resolution 60.0MP 24.3MP
Video None 1080p/60p
Autofocus Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection
Stabilisation None None
Burst Rate 4.5fps 6fps
Battery Life 700 shots (CIPA) ~400 shots (CIPA)
Weight 530g body only 224g (body only)
Dimensions 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) None
Screen 2.3" fixed TFT LCD 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots
Mount Leica M-mount Sony E-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC
Genre Leica M11A5100
Street
9.0
7.5
Documentary
9.0
Portrait
9.0
7.5
Travel
7.0
8.5
Landscape
7.0
6.5
Sports & Action
4.0
6.5
Casual
9.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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