Leica
M Monochrom (Typ 246)
Original modern monochrome digital M with 24MP black-and-white sensor and rangefinder focus.
$7,495
Launch priceReleased Apr 2015
Leica
M11
Rangefinder icon with 60MP and classic M-mount heritage.
$8,995
Launch priceReleased Jan 2022
M11 is 6.8 years newer.
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Wins
M Monochrom (Typ 246)
Wins
M11
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AM Monochrom (Typ 246) has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- AM Monochrom (Typ 246) has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- AM Monochrom (Typ 246) has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 15 frames)
- AM Monochrom (Typ 246) has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 4.5 fps)
- BM11 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 24 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareM Monochrom (Typ 246)
139 × 80 × 42 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
M11
139 × 80 × 39 mm
530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
M Monochrom (Typ 246) is 4mm thicker than M11.
M Monochrom (Typ 246) is 150 g heavier than M11.
Depth (front-to-back): 42mm M Monochrom (Typ 246) · 39mm M11
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
M Monochrom (Typ 246)
139 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
M11
139 × 80 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
M Monochrom (Typ 246)
139 × 42 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
M11
139 × 39 mm
Sensor size, to scale
M Monochrom (Typ 246)
35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
856 mm² area
M11
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
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
M Monochrom (Typ 246)
AF points / zones
49 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 15 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 4.5 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.6, 42
Eye AF
Only M Monochrom (Typ 246) supports it
Reasons to choose
M11
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139, 38.5
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 24 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
50,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Weight
530 g vs 680 g — 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.
M Monochrom (Typ 246)
Pros
- ✓24MP monochrome
- ✓Legendary B&W rendering
- ✓No color filter
- ✓Classic M rangefinder
Cons
- –Monochrome only
- –Older sensor gen
- –Manual focus
M11
Pros
- ✓Rangefinder experience
- ✓60MP
- ✓Legendary brand
Cons
- –Manual focus only
- –Extremely expensive
- –No video focus
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Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, M Monochrom (Typ 246) or M11?
M Monochrom (Typ 246) scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for M11 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the M Monochrom (Typ 246) and M11?
M Monochrom (Typ 246) is 24 MP and M11 is 60.3 MP, so the M11 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the M Monochrom (Typ 246) and M11 have in-body image stabilization?
M Monochrom (Typ 246) has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while M11 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the M Monochrom (Typ 246) or the M11?
M Monochrom (Typ 246) reaches 20 fps electronic. M11 reaches 4.5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the M Monochrom (Typ 246) and M11?
M Monochrom (Typ 246) weighs 680 g and M11 weighs 530 g, so the M11 is 150 g lighter.
Do the M Monochrom (Typ 246) and M11 record 4K video?
M Monochrom (Typ 246): 4K up to 60p. M11: 4K up to 60p.
Are the M Monochrom (Typ 246) and M11 weather sealed?
M Monochrom (Typ 246): Yes. M11: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the M Monochrom (Typ 246) and 700 shots for the M11, giving the M11 the edge.
How much does each cost?
M Monochrom (Typ 246) launched at $7,495 and M11 at $8,995. The M Monochrom (Typ 246) is $1,500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica press materials.