Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica SL2→Leica M11 Monochrom
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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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 M11 Monochrom
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Resolution60MP vs 47MP (+13MP)
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Battery life~700 shots (CIPA) vs 370 shots (CIPA)
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Generation4 years newer (2023 vs 2019)
Unchanged or similar
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL2 | M11 Monochrom | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | +0.5 | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Street | +2.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Travel | +1.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica SL2 | M11 Monochrom | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £8,300 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 60.3MP Full-Frame Monochrome BSI CMOS (no colour filter array) | |
| Resolution | 47MP | 60MP | ↑ |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | — | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus) | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | — | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 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" touchscreen LCD, 2.33M dots | |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Leica M-mount | |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage |
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