Leica M-Monochrom vs Leica M11 Monochrome

Following is a in depth comparison of the Leica M-Monochrom vs Leica M11 Monochrome, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and they are both manufactured by Leica. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and M11 Monochrome (60MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The M-Monochrom was unveiled 12 years before the M11 Monochrome which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M-Monochrom scores against the M11 Monochrome in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M-Monochrom and Leica M11 Monochrome. The full galleries are available at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery and Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Leica M-Monochrom has outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Leica M11 Monochrome has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M-Monochrom vs Leica M11 Monochrome in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the M-Monochrom versus the M11 Monochrome.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-Monochrom and M11 Monochrome is 78 and 76 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M-Monochrom and M11 Monochrome.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Leica M11 Monochrome to render extra detail having an extra 42MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged M-Monochrom will be behind in sensor tech.