Upgrade Guide
Leica M11-P→Leica SOFORT 2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The SOFORT 2 offers little measurable spec improvement over the M11-P. Spend the money on glass instead.
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Weather sealingNot 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 | M11-P | SOFORT 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | M11-P | SOFORT 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,200 | £349 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 | |
| Sensor | 60.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | Digital 1/5" CMOS (4.9MP) + instant mini printer | |
| Resolution | 60MP | — | |
| Autofocus | Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus) | Single AF, 10 cm to infinity | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | — | |
| Battery Life | ~700 shots (CIPA) | Built-in rechargeable (about 100 prints) | ↓ |
| Weight | 530g (body only) | 320g (without film) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | 3" LCD | |
| Screen | 2.3" touchscreen LCD, 2.33M dots | — | |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Fixed lens | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage | — |
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