Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica M11→Leica Leica SL2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The Leica SL2 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Leica M11 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the Leica SL2
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate20fps vs 4.5fps
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution47MP (down from 60MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M11 | Leica SL2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | -2.0 | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica M11 | Leica SL2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £4,200 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2019 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | |
| Resolution | 60MP | 47MP | ↓ |
| Video | None | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 20fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 530g body only | 835g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Leica L-Mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | 2× SD UHS-II |
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