Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica M9

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica M9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both of them are built by Leica. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and M9 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M11 Monochrome was introduced 13 years after the M9 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the M11 Monochrome matches up versus the M9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M11 Monochrome and Leica M9. The whole galleries are available at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery and Leica M9 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica M11 Monochrome provides outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Leica M9 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the M11 Monochrome versus the M9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M11 Monochrome and M9 is 76 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 Monochrome and M9.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Leica M11 Monochrome to render more detail using its extra 42 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger M11 Monochrome is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.