Upgrade Guide

Leica Leica Q2→Leica M11-D

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Leica

Leica Q2

£3750

2019

→

Upgrade to

Leica

M11-D

£8195 (+£4,445)

2024

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Leica Q2. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the M11-D

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Leica Q2	M11-D
Price	£3,750	£8,195
Released	2019	2024	↑
Sensor	Full-frame CMOS 35mm	60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage
Resolution	47MP	60MP	↑
Video	4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps	None — this is a stills-only camera
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF with manual override	Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing
Stabilisation	Optical IS	None — manual rangefinder camera
Burst Rate	10fps	4.5fps	↓
Battery Life	340 shots (CIPA)	~700 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	718g	530g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot	Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification
Screen	3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot	None — no rear LCD by design
Mount	Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH	Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-II	64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot

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