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Leica M-Monochrom vs Leica M11 Monochrom
Leica M-Monochrom
Camera summary
The Leica M-Monochrom, made by Leica, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on May 10, 2012.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
0.0 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
0.8 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
2.9 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.3 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
1.1 out of 5 stars
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Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Leica M11 Monochrom, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Leica M11 Monochrom
Sensor
This camera has a Monochrome CCD sensor with a 18 Megapixels resolution.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Leica M11 Monochrom
Camera summary
The Leica M11 Monochrom, made by Leica, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on April 14, 2023.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
0.0 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
1.0 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
2.2 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Leica M-Monochrom, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Leica M-Monochrom
Sensor
This camera has a Monochrome BSI-CMOS sensor with a 60 Megapixels resolution.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 700 shots per charge with the included BC-SCL7 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Leica M-Monochrom | Leica M11 Monochrom |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
No |
| Af continuous | No |
No |
| Af Contrast Detection | No |
No |
| Af Face detection | No |
No |
| Af live view | No |
No |
| Af multi area | No |
No |
| Af phase detection | No |
No |
| Af selective | No |
No |
| Af single | No |
No |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | No |
No |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | - | - |
Connectivity |
Leica M-Monochrom | Leica M11 Monochrom |
| HDMI | No |
No |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - | Built-In |
| DXO color depth | 0.0 | 26.3 |
| DXO dynamic range | 0.0 | 14.8 |
| DXO low light ISO | 0.0 | 3376.0 |
| DXO overall score | 0.0 | 100.0 |
Exposure mode |
Leica M-Monochrom | Leica M11 Monochrom |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
Yes |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | No |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | No |
Yes |
General |
Leica M-Monochrom | Leica M11 Monochrom |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | May 10, 2012 | April 14, 2023 |
| Body type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| brand | Leica | Leica |
| msrp | $6,950.00 | $9,249.95 |
| model | Leica M-Monochrom | Leica M11 Monochrom |
| Predecessor model | Leica M-Monochrom | |
| Successor model | Leica M11 Monochrom | |
Lense |
Leica M-Monochrom | Leica M11 Monochrom |
| Focal length multiplier | 1× | 1x |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 80 | 80 |
Other features |
Leica M-Monochrom | Leica M11 Monochrom |
| GPS | - | Optional |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12s) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card | UHS II type SD |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Leica M-Monochrom | Leica M11 Monochrom |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
No |
| Custom white balance | No |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | no built-in flash |
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Image stabilization | No |
No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 2.0 fps | 4.5 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 32 | 3600 |
| Shutter priority | No |
No |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
No |
Physical |
Leica M-Monochrom | Leica M11 Monochrom |
| Battery life | 350 shots | 700 shots |
| Battery model | - | BC-SCL7 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm | 139 x 80 x 39mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 600 grs | 542 grs |
Screen |
Leica M-Monochrom | Leica M11 Monochrom |
| Live view | No |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | 230 | - |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
Yes |
Sensor |
Leica M-Monochrom | Leica M11 Monochrom |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 9528 x 6328 |
| Max native ISO | 10000 | 200000 |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 125 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24 mm | 36 x 24 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 18 | 60 |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor type | Monochrome CCD | Monochrome BSI-CMOS |
Headphone port |
Leica M-Monochrom | Leica M11 Monochrom |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | - | - |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | - | - |
| Video resolutions | - | - |
Viewfinder |
Leica M-Monochrom | Leica M11 Monochrom |
| viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Optical (rangefinder) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |