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Leica M11 Review

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    Main Features

    • 60MP - Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 64 - 50000
    • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
    • Optical (rangefinder) viewfinder
    • 4.5fps continuous shooting
    • Built-in Wireless
    • 640g. 139 x 39 x 80 mm
    • Weather Sealed Body
    • Replaced Leica M10
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    Leica M11 Overview

    First introduced in January 2022 , Leica M11 is a 60.0MP Pro Mirrorless camera with a Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor, weather sealed body, Fully articulated touch screen and Leica M lens mount. Leica replaced the older M10 with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
    Compare Leica M11 vs Leica M10

    Leica M11 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Lens Mount and Lenses
    4. Sensor and Photography Features
    5. Physical Specs
    6. LCD and Viewfinder
    7. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    8. Other Features
    9. Photography Type Scores
    10. Alternatives
    11. Popular Comparisons
    12. Frequently Asked Questions
    13. Detailed Specifications

    Leica M11 is a member of Leica's M series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

    Leica M Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Leica M10
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    2017 24.0MP - Full frame 5.0 fps 139 x 39 x 80mm 660g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
    Leica M10


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    Leica M11 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Leica M11 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    Articulating Screen
    Touch Screen
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    60.0MP - High Resolution Sensor
    50.000 Max ISO
    2.333k dots LCD Resolution
    1/1/16000 secs Electronic Shutter Speed
    Long Battery Life (700 shots)
    Environmental Sealing
    0.73x magnification - Large Viewfinder
    Flash Sync Port
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    CONs
    No Sensor shift Image Stabilization
    No Full HD Video
    No Face Detection Focusing

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    Leica M11 Physical Specs
    Leica M11 weighs 640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz) and has external dimensions of 139 x 39 x 80 mm (5.47 x 1.54 x 3.15″). Considering that the average weight of Mirrorless type cameras is 455g, Leica M11 is a significantly heavy camera for its class. On the other hand, with a thickness of only 39mm, it is quite small, 13mm thinner than the average of its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Leica M11 with the dimensions:

    Leica M11 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Leica M11 Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Leica M11, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Leica M11 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Leica M11 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Now let's compare Leica M11 size with the camera that it replaced: Leica M10. As depicted on the comparison image, and have the exact same height, width and thickness.


    Leica M11 vs Leica M10 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
    Comparison image of Leica M11 and Leica M10 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Leica M11 with its main competitors:

    Leica M11 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs M11 Thickness vs M11
    Leica M11 Camera Leica M10
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    660g 20g heavier 39mm equal thickness
    Leica M11 Camera Leica SL2
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    835g 195g heavier 42mm 3mm thicker
    Leica M11 Camera Leica Q2
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    718g 78g heavier 92mm 53mm thicker
    Leica M11 Camera Sony A7R IV
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    665g 25g heavier 78mm 39mm thicker
    Leica M11 Camera Sony A1
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    737g 97g heavier 70mm 31mm thicker
    Leica M11 Camera Leica Q2 Monochrom
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    734g 94g heavier 92mm 53mm thicker
    Leica M11 Camera Fujifilm X100V
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    478g 162g lighter 53mm 14mm thicker
    Leica M11 Camera Fujifilm X-Pro3
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    497g 143g lighter 46mm 7mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Leica M11 has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to the camera. If you like outdoors photography and want to be able to use your camera in extreme conditions, Leica M11 will serve you well. If you attach one of these Leica M11 weather Sealed lenses to your camera, you will have a great all weather kit.

    Leica M11 Lens Mount and Lenses

    Leica M11 has a Leica M lens mount and currently there are 62 native lenses available for this mount. Leica lenses are legendary in the camera world due to their optical and mechanical perfection, but they also come with a big price tag. Fortunately, some third party manufacturers also offers more affordable lenses for this mount.

    Leica M11 doesn't have a sensor based image stabilization system but 0 of these lenses already comes with Optical Image Stabilization.

    Here are some of the most popular Leica M11 Lenses on Camera Decision:

    Popular Leica M Mount Lenses for Leica M11
    Model Focal Length equiv. Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
    Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar Pancake Lens Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar Pancake
    25mm 35mm FF 156gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
    Leica Elmarit-M 24mm f2.8 ASPH Lens Leica Elmarit-M 24mm f2.8 ASPH
    24mm 35mm FF 290gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
    Leica Summarit-M 75mm f2.5 Lens Leica Summarit-M 75mm f2.5
    75mm 35mm FF 345gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
    Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f2.8 ASPH Lens Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f2.8 ASPH
    21mm 35mm FF 300gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
    Leica Summarit-M 75mm F2.4 ASPH Lens Leica Summarit-M 75mm F2.4 ASPH
    75mm 35mm FF 325gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
    Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar Lens Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar
    35mm 35mm FF 134gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
    Leica Summarit-M 35mm f2.5 Lens Leica Summarit-M 35mm f2.5
    25-35mm 35mm FF 220gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
    Leica Summicron-M 50mm f2 Lens Leica Summicron-M 50mm f2
    50mm 35mm FF 240gr MF Amazon B&H Photo

    Check our Leica M11 Lenses page for more detailed lens search.

    Leica M11 Sensor and Photography Features

    Leica M11 has a 60.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Maestro III processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 9528 x 6328 pixels with aspect ratios of and 3:2. M11 has a native ISO range of 64 - 50000 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Leica M11 is not the highest resolution Full frame camera. Sigma fp L with its 61.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Leica M11 vs Sigma fp L or take a look at Highest resolution Mirrorless cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Leica M11's Full frame sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Leica M11 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Leica M11 Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Leica M11 LCD and Viewfinder

    Leica M11 has a Fully Articulated 3.00-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 2,333k dots. Articulated screens are more video oriented compared to only tilting or fixed screens. On the other hand, photography oriented users generally prefer tilting screens. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

    LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

    Leica M11 back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Leica M11 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Mirrorless Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    M11 has a built-in Optical (rangefinder) viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a coverage of 100% and a magnification ratio of 0.73x. 100% coverage ensures that what you see in the viewfinder while shooting matches exactly what you will get later in your image, helping accurate framing your shots and minimizes the need for cropping images later.

    Leica M11 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Leica M11 features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11b/g/n) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection.

    Leica M11 has a Yes port to connect your camera to other devices.

    Leica M11 Battery

    Leica M11 is powered by BC-SCL7 battery which provides a battery life of 700 shots according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Mirrorless type cameras is 376 shots, Leica M11 has a good battery life for its class.

    Battery Life Comparison in Pro Mirrorless Cameras

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    Olympus E-M1X with its 870shots is the model with longest battery life among Pro Mirrorless cameras. Check the comparison of Leica M11 vs Olympus E-M1X or take a look at Longest Battery Life Mirrorless cameras list.

    Leica M11 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Leica M11 Camera Leica M10
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    None 210shots Yes No No
    Leica M11 Camera Leica SL2
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    3840 x 2160 370shots Yes Yes No
    Leica M11 Camera Leica Q2
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    3840 x 2160 370shots Yes Yes No
    Leica M11 Camera Sony A7R IV
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    3840 x 2160 670shots Yes Yes Yes
    Leica M11 Camera Sony A1
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    7680 x 4320 530shots Yes Yes No
    Leica M11 Camera Leica Q2 Monochrom
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    4096 x 2160 350shots Yes Yes No
    Leica M11 Camera Fujifilm X100V
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    3840 x 2160 420shots Yes Yes No
    Leica M11 Camera Fujifilm X-Pro3
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    4096 x 2160 shots Yes Yes No

    Leica M11 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Leica M11 can shoot continuously at max speed of 4.5 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec. M11 also has an electronic shutter which can shoot silently at max speed of 1/1/16000 secs. One thing to keep in mind is that electronic shutter may cause rolling shutter / jello effects, and also banding issues under artificial light on your images.

    Flash

    Unfortunately M11 doesn't have a built-in flash but it has a flash shoe for mounting external flashes.

    What type of Photography is Leica M11 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Leica M11 in 5 different photography areas.

    Leica M11 for Portrait Photography

    Leica M11 has a score of 65 for Portrait Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Portrait Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 60.0MP
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Average Ergonomics&Handling
    No Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Leica M11 for Portrait Photography

    Leica M11 for Street Photography

    Leica M11 has a score of 66 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Live-view
    Fully Articulated LCD Screen
    Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
    Medium sized Body
    No Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Leica M11 for Street Photography

    Leica M11 for Sports Photography

    Leica M11 has a score of 69 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Sports Photography list.
    Environmental Sealings
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
    Good Battery Life: 700 shots
    Good Low Light ISO
    Wireless Connection
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Average Continuous Shooting: 4.5fps
    Average Ergonomics&Handling
    Focus Points
    No Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Leica M11 for Sports Photography

    Leica M11 for Daily Photography

    Leica M11 has a score of 76 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Environmental Sealings
    Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
    Medium size Body
    640g

    Read the details of how we scored Leica M11 for Daily Photography

    Leica M11 for Landscape Photography

    Leica M11 has a score of 72 for Landscape Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Landscape Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Landscape Photography list.
    Live-view
    Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 60.0MP
    Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Leica M11 for Landscape Photography
    Leica M11 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Leica M11 compares with other Mirrorless cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Leica M11 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Leica M11

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Leica M11 amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Leica M10
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    Leica SL2
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    Leica Q2
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    Sony A7R IV
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    Sony A1
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    Leica Q2 Monochrom
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    Fujifilm X100V
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    Fujifilm X-Pro3
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    Leica M11 Alternatives in DSLR Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Leica M11 with DSLR Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked DSLR cameras in Leica M11's price range.

    Nikon D850
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    Sony A99 II
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    Nikon D780
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    Pentax K-1
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    Nikon D6
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    Pentax K-1 II
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    Canon 1D X III
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    Pentax 645Z
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    Leica M11 Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Leica M11 has an Overall Score of 71/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Leica M11 is ranked #0 out of 229 in Mirrorless cameras (Top 20 Mirrorless), and ranked #0 out of 1242 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #0 out of 1242 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #0 out of 229 in Top Ranking Mirrorless Cameras
    #0 out of 61 in Top Ranking Pro Mirrorless Cameras
    #0 out of 92 in Top Ranking Full frame Sensor Cameras
    #0 out of 13 in Top Ranking Leica M Lens Mount Cameras
    #0 out of 365 in Largest Viewfinder Magnification Cameras (0.73x)
    #0 out of 45 in Lightest Mirrorless Cameras with Full frame sensor(640g)
    #0 out of 135 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fully Articulated Screen

    Main Scores
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    Value for Money
    Portability
    Overall Score
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Leica M11
    Does the Leica M11 have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Leica M11 have RAW support?
    Does the Leica M11 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Leica M11 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Leica M11?
    What is the Sensor Size of Leica M11?
    is the Leica M11 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Leica M11 have Touch Screen?
    Does the Leica M11 have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Leica M11?
    What is the Weight of Leica M11?
    What are the Dimensions of Leica M11?
    Leica M11 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Leica
    Model Leica M11
    Announced 2022-01-13
    Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount Leica M
    Number of Lenses 62
    Focal Length Multiplier 1x
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Fully Articulated
    Screen Size 3.00"
    Screen Resolution 2,333k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder)
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage 100%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.73x
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 3600s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/4000s
    Max Electronic Shutter Speed 1/1/16000 secs
    Continuous Shooting 4.5 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range no built-in flash
    Flash Modes no built-in flash
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type BSI-CMOS
    Sensor Size Full frame
    Sensor Dimensions 36 x 24 mm
    Sensor Area 864.00mm2
    Sensor Resolution 60 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 9528 x 6328
    Max Native ISO 50,000
    Min Native ISO 64
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Video Features
    Max Video Resolution None
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB Yes
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 640g
    Physical Dimensions 139 x 39 x 80mm
    Battery Life 700 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model BC-SCL7
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 12s)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS Optional
    Storage Type UHS II type SD
    Storage Slots 1


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