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Leica M11 vs Leica M9-P

Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
56
Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
Leica M9-P front
Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50

Leica M11 vs Leica M9-P Key Specs

Leica M11
(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
  • Announced January 2022
  • Older Model is Leica M10
Leica M9-P
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Announced June 2011
  • Previous Model is Leica M9
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Leica M11 vs Leica M9-P Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Leica M11 and Leica M9-P, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both created by Leica. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and M9-P (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M11 was brought out 10 years after the M9-P which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the M11 matches up versus the M9-P with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Leica M9-P

 M11 M9-P 
AnnouncedJanuary 2022June 2011Newer by 129 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.00"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2333k230kSharper screen (+2103k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Leica M11

 M9-P M11 

Common features in the Leica M11 and Leica M9-P

 M11 M9-P 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Leica M11 vs Leica M9-P Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M11 provides outer measurements 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-P has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the M11 compared to the M9-P.

Leica M11 vs Leica M9-P size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M11 and M9-P is 76 and 78 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Leica M9-P top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs Leica M9-P Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M11 and M9-P.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Leica M11 to resolve more detail having its extra 42MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer M11 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica M11 vs Leica M9-P sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Leica M9-P Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs Leica M9-P Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M11
Portrait photography with Leica M9-P
90
focusing manually
sensor resolution is amazing (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
70
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M11
Street photography with Leica M9-P
80
fully articulated screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
good ISO range (50,000)
no image stabilization
64
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Sports photography info
Leica M9-P Sports photography info
69
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is amazing (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proofing
good battery power (700 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 Travel photography information
Leica M9-P Travel photography information
71
good battery power (700 shots)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is amazing (60MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Landscape photography features
Leica M9-P Landscape photography features
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
sensor resolution is amazing (60MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery power (700 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
60
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (350 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 Vlogging highlights
Leica M9-P Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
9
no video
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Leica M11 vs Leica M9-P Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Leica M9-P
 Leica M11Leica M9-P
General Information
Company Leica Leica
Model type Leica M11 Leica M9-P
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-01-13 2011-06-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 9528 x 6328 5212 x 3472
Maximum native ISO 50000 2500
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support Leica M Leica M
Amount of lenses 62 59
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.00" 2.5"
Resolution of display 2,333k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 3600 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640g (1.41 pounds) 600g (1.32 pounds)
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 not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 854
Other
Battery life 700 photographs 350 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC-SCL7 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media UHS II type SD SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $8,995 $7,995