Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica M11→Leica Q
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Leica M11. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Q
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Burst rate10fps vs 4.5fps
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution24MP (down from 60MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M11 | Q | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Portrait | -2.0 | ||
| Travel | +2.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica M11 | Q | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £1,999 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2015 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 60MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | None | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | None | None | |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 10fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 530g body only | 640g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification | |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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