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Leica M11 Monochrom vs Leica M-Monochrom

Leica M11 Monochrom

Camera summary

The Leica M11 Monochrom, made by Leica, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on April 14, 2023.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
0.0 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
3.6 out of 5 stars
Physical
1.0 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.2 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Leica M-Monochrom, with advanced features and improved performance.

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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

BC-SCL7

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.

Leica M-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.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
0.0 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
1.7 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
0.8 out of 5 stars
Photography features
2.9 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
1.1 out of 5 stars

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.

Autofocus specs

Leica M11 Monochrom Leica M-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 M11 Monochrom Leica M-Monochrom
HDMI
No
No
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In -
DXO color depth 26.3 0.0
DXO dynamic range 14.8 0.0
DXO low light ISO 3376.0 0.0
DXO overall score 100.0 0.0

Exposure mode

Leica M11 Monochrom Leica M-Monochrom
AF area
No
No
average
Yes
No
Center weighted
Yes
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
No
partial
No
No
spot
Yes
No

General

Leica M11 Monochrom Leica M-Monochrom
AKA - -
announced April 14, 2023 May 10, 2012
Body type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
brand Leica Leica
msrp $9,249.95 $6,950.00
model Leica M11 Monochrom Leica M-Monochrom
Predecessor model Leica M-Monochrom
Successor model Leica M11 Monochrom

Lense

Leica M11 Monochrom Leica M-Monochrom
Focal length multiplier 1x
Lens mount Leica M Leica M
Manual focus
Yes
Yes
Macro focus range - -
Number of lenses 80 80

Other features

Leica M11 Monochrom Leica M-Monochrom
GPS Optional -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type UHS II type SD SD/SDHC card
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Leica M11 Monochrom Leica M-Monochrom
AE bracketing
Yes
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash
No
No
Custom white balance
Yes
No
Exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
External flash
Yes
Yes
Flash modes no built-in flash Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Image stabilization
No
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Yes
Max continuous shooting 4.5 fps 2.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 3600 32
Shutter priority
No
No
WB bracketing
No
Yes

Physical

Leica M11 Monochrom Leica M-Monochrom
Battery life 700 shots 350 shots
Battery model BC-SCL7 -
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
Yes
No
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm 139 x 80 x 37mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 542 grs 600 grs

Screen

Leica M11 Monochrom Leica M-Monochrom
Live view
Yes
No
Screen resolution - 230
Screen size - -
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Touch screen
Yes
No

Sensor

Leica M11 Monochrom Leica M-Monochrom
Max boosted ISO - -
Max image resolution 9528 x 6328 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 200000 10000
Min native ISO 125 160
RAW support
Yes
Yes
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24 mm 36 x 24 mm
Sensor resolution 60 18
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor type Monochrome BSI-CMOS Monochrome CCD

Headphone port

Leica M11 Monochrom Leica M-Monochrom
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution - -
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats - -
Video resolutions - -

Viewfinder

Leica M11 Monochrom Leica M-Monochrom
viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Optical (rangefinder)
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder no electronic viewfinder