Upgrade Guide

Leica Leica SL3→Leica M11-D

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

You own

Leica

Leica SL3

£6499

2024

→

Upgrade to

Leica

M11-D

£8195 (+£1,696)

2024

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the Leica SL3. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the M11-D

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Leica SL3	M11-D
Price	£6,499	£8,195
Released	2024	2024
Sensor	60MP full-frame BSI CMOS	60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage
Resolution	60MP	60MP
Video	8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes	None — this is a stills-only camera
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection	Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing
Stabilisation	7.5-stop IBIS	None — manual rangefinder camera
Burst Rate	30fps electronic	4.5fps	↓
Battery Life	410 shots (CIPA)	~700 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	875g body only	530g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots	Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification
Screen	3.2" fixed touchscreen	None — no rear LCD by design
Mount	Leica L-mount	Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II	64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot

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