Upgrade Guide
Leica M11→Leica SOFORT 2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the M11. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the SOFORT 2
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Generation1 year newer (2023 vs 2022)
Unchanged or similar
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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 | SOFORT 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | M11 | SOFORT 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,200 | £349 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | Digital 1/5" CMOS (4.9MP) + instant mini printer | |
| Resolution | 60MP | — | |
| Video | No video | — | |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Single AF, 10 cm to infinity | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | — | |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | — | |
| 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" fixed TFT LCD | — | |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Fixed lens | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage | — |
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