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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica M9

Portability
76
Imaging
85
Features
52
Overall
71
Leica M11 Monochrome front
 
Leica M9 front
Portability
79
Imaging
63
Features
30
Overall
49

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica M9 Key Specs

Leica M11 Monochrome
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Revealed April 2023
Leica M9
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2009
  • Replacement is Leica M9-P
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica M9 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Leica M9

 M11 Monochrome M9 
IntroducedApril 2023September 2009More modern by 166 months
Display dimensions3.00"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2333k230kCrisper display (+2103k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Leica M11 Monochrome

 M9 M11 Monochrome 

Common features in the Leica M11 Monochrome and Leica M9

 M11 Monochrome M9 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica M9 Physical Comparison

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.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica M9 size comparison

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

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica M9 top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica M9 Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica M9 sensor size comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica M9 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica M9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
Portrait photography with Leica M9
91
has manual focus
amazing resolution (60MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
69
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Street photography features
Leica M9 Street photography features
74
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
above average ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
65
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Sports photography highlights
Leica M9 Sports photography highlights
70
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
amazing resolution (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
good battery pack (700 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
Travel photography with Leica M9
71
good battery pack (700 per charge)
environment sealing
amazing resolution (60 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
54
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Landscape photography highlights
Leica M9 Landscape photography highlights
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
amazing resolution (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery pack (700 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Vlogging information
Leica M9 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
9
no video shooting
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica M9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 Monochrome and Leica M9
 Leica M11 MonochromeLeica M9
General Information
Brand Leica Leica
Model type Leica M11 Monochrome Leica M9
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-04-14 2009-09-09
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 9528 x 6328 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 50000 2500
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support Leica M Leica M
Total lenses 62 59
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.00" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 2,333k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 3600 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640g (1.41 pounds) 585g (1.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 100 69
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 11.7
DXO Low light rating 3376 884
Other
Battery life 700 pictures 350 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC-SCL7 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage UHS II type SD SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $9,195 $2,750