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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
76 Imaging
84 Features
52 Overall
71
Leica M11 Monochrome front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica SL2-S 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
  • Announced April 2023
Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Launched December 2020
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica SL2-S Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica SL2-S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are designed by Leica. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and SL2-S (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M11 Monochrome was brought out 2 years later than the SL2-S and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica M11 Monochrome being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M11 Monochrome grades against the SL2-S for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 M11 Monochrome SL2-S 
LaunchedApril 2023December 2020More recent by 29 months
Screen resolution2333k2100kSharper screen (+233k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Leica M11 Monochrome

		

		

			
 SL2-S M11 Monochrome 
Screen dimension3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica M11 Monochrome and Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 M11 Monochrome SL2-S 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica M11 Monochrome features external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Leica SL2-S has measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).
Check the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica SL2-S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the M11 Monochrome versus the SL2-S.
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica SL2-S size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M11 Monochrome and SL2-S is 76 and 55 respectively.
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 Monochrome and SL2-S.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Leica M11 Monochrome to resolve extra detail having its extra 36MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger M11 Monochrome is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica M11 Monochrome Portrait photography factors
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography factors
90
 has manual focus
 MP count fantastic (60 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
85
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
Street photography with Leica SL2-S
74
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 environment proofing
 good high ISO (50,000)
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
66
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 boasts focus by touch
 environment proof
 above average ISO range (50,000)
 fixed screen
 more heavy than others in class (931 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Leica M11 Monochrome Sports photography details
Leica SL2-S Sports photography details
69
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 MP count fantastic (60MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 environment proofing
 good battery power (700 per charge)
 max fps low (4.5 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 has no phase detect auto focus
83
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery power (510 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Leica M11 Monochrome as a Travel photography camera
 Leica SL2-S as a Travel photography camera
71
 good battery power (700 shots)
 environment proofing
 MP count fantastic (60MP)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
65
 good battery power (510 shots)
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 decent MP (24MP)
 more heavy than others in class (931g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Leica M11 Monochrome Landscape photography advice
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography advice
82
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Leica M mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 MP count fantastic (60 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 good high ISO (50,000)
 exports RAW files
 environment proofing
 good battery power (700 per charge)
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have Timelapse function
85
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 above average ISO range (50,000)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 good battery power (510 per charge)
 two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
 Leica M11 Monochrome as a Vlogging camera
 Leica SL2-S as a Vlogging camera
9
 can't shoot video
32
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 includes microphone socket
 screen is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than others in class (931g)
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 Monochrome and Leica SL2-S
 Leica M11 MonochromeLeica SL2-S
General Information
Make Leica Leica
Model type Leica M11 Monochrome Leica SL2-S
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2023-04-14 2020-12-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 9528 x 6328 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 50000 50000
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images    
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Leica L
Total lenses 62 36
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 2,333k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3600s 1800s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 4096x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 640g (1.41 pounds) 931g (2.05 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3376 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 images 510 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC-SCL7 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type UHS II type SD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Card slots Single Dual
Launch pricing $9,195 $4,895