Leica M11 vs Leica M8

Below, we are comparing the Leica M11 versus Leica M8, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are built by Leica. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and M8 (10MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and M8 (APS-H) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The M11 was announced 14 years later than the M8 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M11 grades against the M8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M11 and Leica M8. The whole galleries are available at Leica M11 Gallery and Leica M8 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica M11 has physical 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) while the Leica M8 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Leica M11 versus Leica M8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the M11 versus the M8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M11 and M8 is 76 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M11 and M8.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M11 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Leica M11 will offer more detail with its extra 50 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer M11 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.