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Leica M11 vs Leica TL2

Portability
76
Imaging
83
Features
56
Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
Leica TL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66

Leica M11 vs Leica TL2 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
  • Earlier Model is Leica M10
Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2017
  • Superseded the Leica TL
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Leica M11 vs Leica TL2 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Leica M11 vs Leica TL2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Leica. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and TL2 (24MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and TL2 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The M11 was brought out 4 years after the TL2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M11 scores vs the TL2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Leica TL2

 M11 TL2 
IntroducedJanuary 2022July 2017More modern by 55 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2333k1230kSharper screen (+1103k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Leica M11

 TL2 M11 
Screen size3.7"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Common features in the Leica M11 and Leica TL2

 M11 TL2 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica M11 vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Leica M11 has got physical 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 TL2 has specifications of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the M11 vs the TL2.

Leica M11 vs Leica TL2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M11 and TL2 is 76 and 85 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Leica TL2 top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 and TL2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M11 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Leica M11 will resolve greater detail having its extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer M11 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica M11 vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 Portrait photography features
Leica TL2 Portrait photography features
89
has manual focus
resolution is amazing (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Street photography highlights
Leica TL2 Street photography highlights
80
screen articulates fully
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
great high ISO (50,000)
lack of image stabilization
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
great high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 as a Sports photography camera
Leica TL2 as a Sports photography camera
69
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is amazing (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (700 shots)
max frames per second low (4.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
62
quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (250 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M11
Travel photography with Leica TL2
71
better than average battery life (700 per charge)
environment proofing
resolution is amazing (60 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
63
has touch focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (250 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Landscape photography information
Leica TL2 Landscape photography information
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
resolution is amazing (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (700 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (250 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 Vlogging advice
Leica TL2 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
33
touch screen
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
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Leica M11 vs Leica TL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Leica TL2
 Leica M11Leica TL2
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Leica
Model type Leica M11 Leica TL2
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-01-13 2017-07-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 60MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 9528 x 6328 6016 x 4014
Maximum native ISO 50000 50000
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Leica L
Total lenses 62 4
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3.7 inch
Display resolution 2,333k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 3600 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/40000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.5fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640 grams (1.41 lb) 399 grams (0.88 lb)
Physical 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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 700 photographs 250 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC-SCL7 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type UHS II type SD Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $8,995 $2,195