Upgrade Guide

Leica Leica SL2→Leica Leica M11

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

You own

Leica

Leica SL2

£4200

2019

→

Upgrade to

Leica

Leica M11

£7999 (+£3,799)

2022

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Leica SL2. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the Leica M11

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Leica SL2	Leica M11
Price	£4,200	£7,999
Released	2019	2022	↑
Sensor	Full-frame CMOS 35mm	60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP)
Resolution	47MP	60MP	↑
Video	5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps	None
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition	Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled)
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops	None
Burst Rate	20fps	4.5fps	↓
Battery Life	370 shots (CIPA)	700 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	835g (body only)	530g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot	Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification)
Screen	3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot	2.3" fixed TFT LCD
Mount	Leica L-Mount	Leica M-mount
Memory Cards	2× SD UHS-II	Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage

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