Leica M11vs A6700
Leica
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.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
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
A6700 (2023)
- APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
- Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
- A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame price
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the a6700 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M11 (2022) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £999 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | None | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M11 | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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