Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M11 Monochrome

Below is a in-depth review of the Leica M Edition 60 and Leica M11 Monochrome, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are sold by Leica. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and M11 Monochrome (60MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M Edition 60 was revealed 9 years before the M11 Monochrome and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M Edition 60 matches up vs the M11 Monochrome in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Edition 60 & Leica M11 Monochrome. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery & Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica M Edition 60 provides outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Leica M11 Monochrome has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M Edition 60 and Leica M11 Monochrome in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the M Edition 60 against the M11 Monochrome.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Edition 60 and M11 Monochrome is 74 and 76 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M Edition 60 and M11 Monochrome.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Leica M11 Monochrome to give you extra detail because of its extra 36MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older M Edition 60 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.