Leica M11 vs Leica SL2

Following is a extensive analysis of the Leica M11 versus Leica SL2, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both are manufactured by Leica. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and SL2 (47MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M11 was introduced 2 years after the SL2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M11 scores vs the SL2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M11 & Leica SL2. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M11 Gallery & Leica SL2 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M11 has got physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Leica SL2 has proportions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).

See the Leica M11 versus Leica SL2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the M11 compared to the SL2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M11 and SL2 is 76 and 57 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 and SL2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Leica M11 to render greater detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher M11 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.