Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica SL3→Leica M11 Monochrom
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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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 Monochrom
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Battery life~700 shots (CIPA) vs 410 shots (CIPA)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (60MP)
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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 SL3 | M11 Monochrom | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | +0.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -8.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | -4.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Travel | +4.5 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Casual | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica SL3 | M11 Monochrom | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,499 | £8,300 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 60.3MP Full-Frame Monochrome BSI CMOS (no colour filter array) | |
| Resolution | 60MP | 60MP | ↑ |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | — | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus) | |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | — | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 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, 0.73× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | 2.3" touchscreen LCD, 2.33M dots | |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Leica M-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage |
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