Leica M11 vs Leica M8
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![Leica M11 front Leica M11 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-M11/Leica-M11-front.jpg)
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50 Features
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Leica M11 vs Leica M8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 60MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 64 - 50000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
- Introduced January 2022
- Replaced the Leica M10
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-H Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 2500
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 591g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Released July 2007
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Leica M11 vs Leica M8 Overview
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.
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Leica M11 vs Leica M8 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Leica M8
M11 | M8 | |||
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Released | January 2022 | ![]() | July 2007 | Fresher by 176 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3.00" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 2333k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+2103k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Leica M11
M8 | M11 |
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Common features in the Leica M11 and Leica M8
M11 | M8 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Leica M11 vs Leica M8 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Leica M11 vs Leica M8 size comparison Leica M11 vs Leica M8 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-vs-Leica-M8-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M11 and M8 is 76 and 79 respectively.
![Leica M11 vs Leica M8 top view buttons comparison Leica M11 vs Leica M8 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-vs-Leica-M8-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M11 vs Leica M8 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Leica M11 vs Leica M8 sensor size comparison Leica M11 vs Leica M8 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M11-vs-Leica-M8-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M11 vs Leica M8 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M11 vs Leica M8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M11 vs Leica M8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-vs-Leica-M8-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica M11 vs Leica M8 Specifications
Leica M11 | Leica M8 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Leica |
Model | Leica M11 | Leica M8 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2022-01-13 | 2007-07-31 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-H |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 27 x 18mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 486.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 60MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 9528 x 6328 | 3936 x 2630 |
Highest native ISO | 50000 | 2500 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica M | Leica M |
Total lenses | 62 | 59 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.00" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 2,333k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Optical (rangefinder) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 3600 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.5 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 640 gr (1.41 lbs) | 591 gr (1.30 lbs) |
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 score | not tested | 59 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 663 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 photos | 550 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BC-SCL7 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12s) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | UHS II type SD | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $8,995 | $4,400 |