Upgrade Guide
Leica M11-D→Leica M11 Monochrom
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The M11 Monochrom offers little measurable spec improvement over the M11-D. Spend the money on glass instead.
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ResolutionSimilar (60MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M11-D | M11 Monochrom | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | +0.5 | ||
| Portrait | +0.5 | ||
| Travel | +1.5 | ||
| Landscape | +2.5 | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -3.0 | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | M11-D | M11 Monochrom | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,195 | £8,300 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage | 60.3MP Full-Frame Monochrome BSI CMOS (no colour filter array) | |
| Resolution | 60MP | 60MP | ↑ |
| Video | None — this is a stills-only camera | — | |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing | Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus) | |
| Stabilisation | None — manual rangefinder camera | — | |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 5fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~700 shots (CIPA) | ~700 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | 530g body only | 530g (body only) | |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | |
| Screen | None — no rear LCD by design | 2.3" touchscreen LCD, 2.33M dots | |
| Mount | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses | Leica M-mount | |
| Memory Cards | 64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage |
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