Leica M11

Leica M11 is Leica's Pro Mirrorless digital camera initially announced on January of 2022. The camera includes a 60MP, BSI-CMOS Full frame sized sensor and has a full resolution of 9528 x 6328.

Leica launched this model as a way to replace the earlier Leica M10 (Read Full Comparison)

The M11 is positioned #53 out of 70 in Pro Mirrorless cameras & over all #136 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our database. Please look at our Smart camera search to see camera listings based on your customized criteria.

Here is a chart of specific factors used in the rating system.

The Leica M11 has a history of related digital cameras. Underneath, you can identify all past and current models as well as important specifications.

You can see the M11 from different angles in the gallery here.

Below is a collection of positives and negatives of the Leica M11 based on things which are usually regarded as useful in a digital camera.

The sensor dimension on the Leica M11 is 36mm x 24mm (Full frame). The 864 mm² sensor has the capability to capture 9528 x 6328 pixels at aspect ratios of 3:2.

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The BSI-CMOS sensor has 60MP and features a standard ISO range of 64 to 50000. RAW files are supported so you have wider room to maneuver in post.

The picture underneath displays the M11's sensor dimensions in comparison to other popular sizes. The M11 sensor has a crop factor of 1 and is showcased in green.

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To get a sense of different aspect ratios, you can refer to the graphic below.

Leica M11 has a weight of 1.41 pounds (640g or 22.58 ounces) & has external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5"). The weight of average Pro Mirrorless camera is 722g and the Leica M11 is less heavy compared with its competitors.

Photography Glossary

Here is a shot of the Leica M11 alongside a soda so you're able to get a feel for its scale.

The top view just below will highlight the button design on the M11.

The M11 uses the Leica M mount and has 62 lenses that you can buy. Below is a few of the lenses we have in our database which will work with the M11.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Leica Tri-Elmar-M 16-18-21mm f4 ASPH16-21mmf/4.0 335g

Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH75mmf/1.21055g

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Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton35mmf/1.4 200g

Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f3.8 ASPH18mmf/3.8 310g

7artisans 50mm F1.150mmf/1.1400g

Leica Summilux-M 90mm F1.5 ASPH90mmf/1.51010g

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Carl Zeiss C Biogon T 2,835 ZM35mmf/2.8 200g

The M11 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• GPS Yes

Digital cameras that consist of NFC and Bluetooth compatibility are able to be controlled wirelessly with smartphones. You are able to transfer files and in some cases alter camera settings without the hassle of connecting straight to the camera.

Certain applications even allow a Liveview and release the shutter when you are not close to the camera. If the camera provides a HDMI port, it can easily be connected to an external display. Nearly all cameras enable you to charge the battery pack with the USB port.

Leica M11 doesn't capture video. If you are shopping for a digital camera to take only images, this might not be an issue.

Leica M11 has got environment proofing which makes it a excellent candidate for use in tricky places. This can be especially useful whenever you are not sure about the conditions you might encounter in outdoor photography.

The Leica M11 includes a 3.00" fully articulated display boasting a resolution of 2,333k dots.

Additionally the display is touch friendly so you are able to adjust focus points as well as change settings with your fingers.

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The ViewFinder specifications for Leica M11 are below:

• ViewFinder Optical (rangefinder)
• Coverage 100 percent
• Magnification 0.73x

Viewfinders can be really helpful in sunny outdoor conditions which can make the camera screen washed out and difficult to see.

Leica M11 continuous shooting rate is 4.5 fps. The highest shutter speed is 1/4000s. The camera also has silent electronic shutter of 1/16000s. Beware that the electronic shutter might cause "rolling shutter" in certain lighting conditions.

Leica M11 has external flash support but does not include built-in flash.

Leica M11 has no Auto focus. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot faster and accurate compared with Contrast Detect autofocusing.

Leica M11 has manual focus if needed in low light scenarios or you require more accurate focus control.

The battery life (BC-SCL7) on the Leica M11 is fashioned to last for 700 shots with respect to the CIPA specifications making it higher than the usual when compared to its class. The average Pro Mirrorless camera battery life is 460. Olympus E-M1X features the best (870) battery life in this kind of cameras.

Here is a number of Pro Mirrorless cameras that have the best battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Olympus E-M1X
M11 vs E-M1X870 yesnoyes

Fujifilm GFX 100
M11 vs Fujifilm GFX 100800 yesnoyes

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Canon R3
M11 vs R3760 yesnoyes

Nikon Z9
M11 vs Z9740 yesnoyes

Leica M11700 yesnono

The following diagram displays a outline of the Leica M11 for varying forms of photography. To read more, go to the specific paragraph underneath.

The Leica M11 receives a rating of 90 which is wonderful, meaning that it is a tremendous fit for portrait photos. Photographing portrait photos leans heavily to sensor resolution, support for RAW photos & option to utilize external flash.

Getting a impressive rating of 80, the Leica M11 is a great pick for street photography. A very good street photography camera comes with a fine balance of picture quality and portability.

A nice sports photography points tally of 69 means the Leica M11 is a respectable choice for photographing sports. A camera should have good autofocus plus continuous shooting for sports photography.

Size is very critical when buying a travel camera. On the whole, the Leica M11 gets a very good 71 as a travelling camera which is a very decent fit for your travels.

If you find yourself planning to buy a camera for landscape photographs, the most important aspect will no doubt be image quality. The Leica M11 and it's exceptional rating of 82 for a landscape camera is a wonderful fit among its competition.

A camera for vlogging ought to come with a articulating display, mic port and ideally IBIS. Considering all things, the Leica M11 is simply not acceptable for vlogging as it comes to a subpar score of 9.

If you are shopping for alternatives to the M11, here is a selection of the top scored cameras which fall under the family of Pro Mirrorless.

The line chart listed below will give you a bird's eye view of the M11 vs it's highest rated competitors mentioned previously.

Here are a few more cameras you might take a look at as alternate options. To see a detailed comparison, simply click on the "compare" link.