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Leica M11 vs Leica TL

Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
56
Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
Leica TL front
Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59

Leica M11 vs Leica TL 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
  • Previous Model is Leica M10
Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Launched November 2016
  • New Model is Leica TL2
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Leica M11 vs Leica TL Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Leica M11 vs Leica TL, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Leica. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and TL (16MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and TL (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The M11 was announced 5 years after the TL which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M11 scores vs the TL when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Leica TL

 M11 TL 
LaunchedJanuary 2022November 2016Newer by 64 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2333k1230kClearer screen (+1103k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Leica M11

 TL M11 
Screen sizing3.7"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Common features in the Leica M11 and Leica TL

 M11 TL 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica M11 vs Leica TL Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M11 has got physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Leica TL has measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the M11 vs the TL.

Leica M11 vs Leica TL size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M11 and TL is 76 and 85 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Leica TL top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs Leica TL Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 and TL.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M11 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Leica M11 will resolve extra detail with its extra 44MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer M11 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica M11 vs Leica TL sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Leica TL Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs Leica TL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica TL as a Portrait photography camera
90
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
76
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Street photography advice
Leica TL Street photography advice
80
fully articulated screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great ISO range (50,000)
does not have image stabilization
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Sports photography info
Leica TL Sports photography info
69
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count excellent (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
great battery life (700 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
55
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 as a Travel photography camera
Leica TL as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery life (700 CIPA)
environment proof
MP count excellent (60MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
70
features touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica TL as a Landscape photography camera
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sized screen (3.00")
MP count excellent (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (700 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 Vlogging details
Leica TL Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
33
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Leica M11 vs Leica TL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Leica TL
 Leica M11Leica TL
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Leica
Model Leica M11 Leica TL
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-01-13 2016-11-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 9528 x 6328 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 50000 12500
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Leica L
Number of lenses 62 4
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.00 inch 3.7 inch
Display resolution 2,333 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3600 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 4.5fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640 gr (1.41 pounds) 384 gr (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 shots 400 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC-SCL7 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage UHS II type SD Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $8,995 $1,009