Leica M11 vs Sigma fp L
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Leica M11 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs
(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
- Earlier Model is Leica M10
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Released March 2021
- Replaced the Sigma fp
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The following is a complete overview of the Leica M11 and Sigma fp L, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the M11 (60MP) and the fp L (61MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe M11 was unveiled 10 months after the fp L so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M11 scores versus the fp L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Sigma fp L
| M11 | fp L | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2022 | March 2021 | Newer by 10 months | |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
| Screen resolution | 2333k | 2100k | Sharper screen (+233k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Leica M11
| fp L | M11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Leica M11 and Sigma fp L
| M11 | fp L | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
| Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Leica M11 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in 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) while the Sigma fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the M11 vs the fp L.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M11 and fp L is 76 and 83 respectively.
Leica M11 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M11 and fp L.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sigma fp L to offer more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger M11 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Leica M11 vs Sigma fp L Specifications
| Leica M11 | Sigma fp L | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Leica | Sigma |
| Model type | Leica M11 | Sigma fp L |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2022-01-13 | 2021-03-25 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 60 megapixels | 61 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 9528 x 6328 | 9520 x 6328 |
| Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | - | 6 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Leica M | Leica L |
| Number of lenses | 62 | 40 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.00 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Resolution of display | 2,333k dot | 2,100k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.83x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 3600 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.5 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 640g (1.41 lbs) | 427g (0.94 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images | 240 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BC-SCL7 | BP-51 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12s) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | UHS II type SD | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $8,995 | $2,499 |