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Leica M11 vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
76
Imaging
83
Features
56
Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Leica M11 vs Leica SL2-S 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
  • Revealed January 2022
  • Replaced the Leica M10
Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Announced December 2020
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Leica M11 vs Leica SL2-S Overview

Here, we are looking at the Leica M11 and Leica SL2-S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are offered by Leica. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and SL2-S (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M11 was launched 14 months after the SL2-S making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the M11 matches up against the SL2-S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Leica SL2-S

 M11 SL2-S 
AnnouncedJanuary 2022December 2020Newer by 14 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution2333k2100kCrisper display (+233k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Leica M11

 SL2-S M11 
Display size3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Leica M11 and Leica SL2-S

 M11 SL2-S 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica M11 vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica M11 has got physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Leica SL2-S has sizing of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the M11 compared to the SL2-S.

Leica M11 vs Leica SL2-S size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M11 and SL2-S is 76 and 55 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 and SL2-S.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Leica M11 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 36MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer M11 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica M11 vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica SL2-S as a Portrait photography camera
89
has manual focus
high megapixels (60MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
85
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Street photography information
Leica SL2-S Street photography information
80
fully articulated screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
good ISO range (50,000)
does not have image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (50,000)
screen is fixed
more heavy than others (931 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Sports photography advice
Leica SL2-S Sports photography advice
69
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
high megapixels (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
great battery pack (700 shots)
low frames per second (4.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (510 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 Travel photography factors
Leica SL2-S Travel photography factors
71
great battery pack (700 shots)
environment sealing
high megapixels (60 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
65
better than average battery (510 shots)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
more heavy than others (931 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M11
Landscape photography with Leica SL2-S
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
high megapixels (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery pack (700 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
85
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery (510 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 Vlogging factors
Leica SL2-S Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
32
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others (931 grams)
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Leica M11 vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Leica SL2-S
 Leica M11Leica SL2-S
General Information
Company Leica Leica
Model Leica M11 Leica SL2-S
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-01-13 2020-12-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 9528 x 6328 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 50000 50000
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Leica L
Total lenses 62 36
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 2,333k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3600s 1800s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.5fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 4096x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640 grams (1.41 lb) 931 grams (2.05 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 700 images 510 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC-SCL7 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage UHS II type SD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Card slots One Two
Price at launch $8,995 $4,895