Leica M11vs ZV-E1
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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.
Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
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
ZV-E1 (2023)
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the zv-e1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M11 (2022) | ZV-E1 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | None | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | 530g body only | 483g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | None — screen only |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M11 | ZV-E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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