Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica M EV1→Leica M11
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
→
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
-
Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
-
Battery life700 shots (CIPA) vs 244 shots (CIPA, LCD)
Unchanged or similar
-
ResolutionSimilar (60MP)
-
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.2 | ||
| Street | -0.2 | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.5 | ||
| Documentary | +0.6 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.3 | ||
| Landscape | +0.8 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.4 | ||
| Casual | -0.1 | ||
| Food | -0.3 | ||
| Macro | -0.2 | ||
| Architecture | -0.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.4 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica M EV1 | M11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,799 | £7,999 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2022 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (triple-resolution) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | |
| Resolution | 60MP | 60MP | |
| Video | None (stills-only) | No video | |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (no AF motor, M-mount lenses) | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 4.5fps | |
| 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" fixed TFT LCD | |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Leica M-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) + 64GB internal | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage |
Compare side-by-side
⚖️ Compare these cameras
See Leica M EV1 and M11 next to each other with our interactive comparison tool.
Get a personalised upgrade score
Run the upgrade checker →
Tell us what you shoot and we'll score the M11 against your specific genres — not just specs.
Other upgrades from the Leica M EV1
Related buying guides
Camera family history