Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica M EV1→Leica M11 Monochrom
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Leica M EV1. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the M11 Monochrom
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Battery life~700 shots (CIPA) vs 244 shots (CIPA, LCD)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (60MP)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Leica M EV1 | M11 Monochrom | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.2 | ||
| Street | +0.2 | ||
| Travel | -1.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.7 | ||
| Documentary | +0.8 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.4 | ||
| Landscape | +1.0 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.5 | ||
| Casual | -0.9 | ||
| Food | -2.2 | ||
| Macro | -0.1 | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.5 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica M EV1 | M11 Monochrom | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,799 | £8,300 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (triple-resolution) | 60.3MP Full-Frame Monochrome BSI CMOS (no colour filter array) | |
| Resolution | 60MP | 60MP | ↑ |
| Video | None (stills-only) | — | |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (no AF motor, M-mount lenses) | Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus) | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | — | |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 5fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 244 shots (CIPA, LCD) | ~700 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 499g (with battery) | 530g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76x magnification | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | |
| Screen | Fixed touchscreen | 2.3" touchscreen LCD, 2.33M dots | |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Leica M-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) + 64GB internal | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage |
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