Leica M11vs A6100
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Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
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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.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
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
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the a6100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M11 (2022) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £549 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | None | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M11 | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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