Upgrade Guide
Leica Q→Leica M11 Monochrom
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Q. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the M11 Monochrom
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Resolution60MP vs 24MP (+36MP)
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Battery life~700 shots (CIPA) vs ~270 shots (CIPA)
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Generation8 years newer (2023 vs 2015)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Q | M11 Monochrom | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | +0.5 | ||
| Travel | -0.5 | ||
| Portrait | +2.5 | ||
| Landscape | +2.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -3.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Q | M11 Monochrom | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £8,300 | |
| Released | 2015 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 60.3MP Full-Frame Monochrome BSI CMOS (no colour filter array) | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 60MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | — | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection | Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus) | |
| Stabilisation | None | — | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 5fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~700 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 640g (with battery and card) | 530g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 2.3" touchscreen LCD, 2.33M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Leica M-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage |
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