Leica
CL
Compact APS-C L-mount rangefinder-style body.
$2,795
Launch priceReleased Nov 2017
Leica
M11-P
Discreet professional M11 with 60MP full-frame sensor, 256GB internal memory, sapphire display glass, and Content Credentials.
$9,195
Launch priceReleased Oct 2023
M11-P is 5.9 years newer.
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Wins
CL
Wins
M11-P
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ACL has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- ACL has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- ACL has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 15 frames)
- ACL has higher Burst (electronic) (15 fps vs 4.5 fps)
- BM11-P has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 24.2 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
M11-P
139 × 80 × 38 mm
530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
CL is 1mm narrower than M11-P but it is also 18mm taller and 50mm thicker.
CL is 10 g lighter than M11-P.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm CL · 38mm M11-P
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
CL
138 × 98 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
M11-P
139 × 80 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
CL
138 × 88 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
M11-P
139 × 38 mm
Sensor size, to scale
CL
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
M11-P
35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
856 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
CL
✓ more lensesLeica L
80+
native lenses available
M11-P: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
CL
AF points / zones
49 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 15 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
15 fps vs 4.5 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
M11-P
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.8, 80.3, 38.45
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
50,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
700 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
CL
Pros
- ✓Beautiful design
- ✓Compact
- ✓L-mount
Cons
- –Older
- –24MP APS-C
- –Limited lens selection
M11-P
Pros
- ✓60MP full-frame
- ✓256GB internal memory
- ✓Content Credentials
- ✓Sapphire display glass
Cons
- –Manual focus only
- –No video
- –Very expensive
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, CL or M11-P?
CL scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for M11-P — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the CL and M11-P?
CL is 24.2 MP and M11-P is 60.3 MP, so the M11-P captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the CL and M11-P have in-body image stabilization?
CL has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while M11-P does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the CL or the M11-P?
CL reaches 15 fps electronic. M11-P reaches 4.5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the CL and M11-P?
CL weighs 520 g and M11-P weighs 530 g, so the CL is 10 g lighter.
Do the CL and M11-P record 4K video?
CL: 4K up to 60p. M11-P: 4K up to 60p.
Are the CL and M11-P weather sealed?
CL: Yes. M11-P: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the CL and 700 shots for the M11-P, giving the M11-P the edge.
How much does each cost?
CL launched at $2,795 and M11-P at $9,195. The CL is $6,400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica press materials.