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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica TL2

Portability
76
Imaging
83
Features
52
Overall
70
Leica M11 Monochrome front
 
Leica TL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
67
Features
64
Overall
65

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica TL2 Key Specs

Leica M11 Monochrome
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Revealed April 2023
Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Released July 2017
  • Old Model is Leica TL
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica TL2 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Leica TL2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are produced by Leica. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and TL2 (24MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and TL2 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The M11 Monochrome was announced 5 years after the TL2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the M11 Monochrome matches up versus the TL2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Leica TL2

 M11 Monochrome TL2 
ReleasedApril 2023July 2017More modern by 71 months
Display resolution2333k1230kCrisper display (+1103k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Leica M11 Monochrome

 TL2 M11 Monochrome 
Display size3.7"3.00"Larger display (+0.7")

Common features in the Leica M11 Monochrome and Leica TL2

 M11 Monochrome TL2 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Leica M11 Monochrome comes with exterior 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 TL2 has specifications of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Leica TL2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the M11 Monochrome compared to the TL2.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica TL2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M11 Monochrome and TL2 is 76 and 85 respectively.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica TL2 top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 Monochrome and TL2.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M11 Monochrome having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M11 Monochrome will render greater detail with its extra 36MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger M11 Monochrome should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Portrait photography factors
Leica TL2 Portrait photography factors
89
manual focus
great megapixels (60MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Street photography info
Leica TL2 Street photography info
73
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Sports photography info
Leica TL2 Sports photography info
69
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
great megapixels (60MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
good battery power (700 shots)
max frames per second low (4.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
62
quiet mode (1/40,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
no image stabilization
low battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Travel photography features
Leica TL2 Travel photography features
71
good battery power (700 CIPA)
environment sealing
great megapixels (60 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
63
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Landscape photography features
Leica TL2 Landscape photography features
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
great megapixels (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery power (700 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery power (250 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Vlogging highlights
Leica TL2 Vlogging highlights
9
can't shoot video
33
touch screen
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica TL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 Monochrome and Leica TL2
 Leica M11 MonochromeLeica TL2
General Information
Company Leica Leica
Model Leica M11 Monochrome Leica TL2
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-04-14 2017-07-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 9528 x 6328 6016 x 4014
Max native ISO 50000 50000
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Leica L
Available lenses 62 4
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.00" 3.7"
Display resolution 2,333k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3600s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/40000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640 gr (1.41 lbs) 399 gr (0.88 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 3376 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 photographs 250 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC-SCL7 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type UHS II type SD Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $9,195 $2,195