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
Leica
M6
Reissued mechanical M rangefinder for 35mm film — the classic Leica experience returns.
$5,695
Launch priceReleased Oct 2022
M11-P is 1 year newer.
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Wins
M11-P
Wins
M6
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AM11-P has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 0 MP)
- BM6 has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- BM6 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BM6 has lower ISO min (native) (6 vs 64)
- AM11-P has higher ISO max (native) (50,000 vs 6,400)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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M11-P
139 × 80 × 38 mm
530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
M6
138 × 77 × 40 mm
575 g (1.27 lb / 20.28 oz)
M11-P is 2mm thinner than M6 but it is also 1mm wider and 3mm taller.
M11-P is 45 g lighter than M6.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm M11-P · 40mm M6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
M11-P
139 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
M6
138 × 77 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
M11-P
139 × 38 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
M6
138 × 40 mm
Sensor size, to scale
M11-P
35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
856 mm² area
M6
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
M11-P
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 0 MP — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.8, 80.3, 38.45
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO max (native)
50,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
700 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
Weight
530 g vs 575 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
M6
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, 77, 40
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO min (native)
6 vs 64 — lower is better
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 15 frames — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓EVF magnification — Both 0.73 ×
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
M11-P
Pros
- ✓60MP full-frame
- ✓256GB internal memory
- ✓Content Credentials
- ✓Sapphire display glass
Cons
- –Manual focus only
- –No video
- –Very expensive
M6
Pros
- ✓Mechanical film M
- ✓Iconic design
- ✓Built to last
- ✓Pure analog workflow
Cons
- –Film only
- –Manual everything
- –Ongoing film/processing costs
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, M11-P or M6?
M6 scores 6.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for M11-P — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the M11-P and M6?
M11-P is 60.3 MP and M6 is 0 MP, so the M11-P captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the M11-P and M6 have in-body image stabilization?
M11-P does not have IBIS, while M6 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the M11-P or the M6?
M11-P reaches 4.5 fps electronic. M6 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the M11-P and M6?
M11-P weighs 530 g and M6 weighs 575 g, so the M11-P is 45 g lighter.
Do the M11-P and M6 record 4K video?
M11-P: 4K up to 60p. M6: 4K up to 60p.
Are the M11-P and M6 weather sealed?
M11-P: No. M6: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 700 shots (CIPA) for the M11-P and 640 shots for the M6, giving the M11-P the edge.
How much does each cost?
M11-P launched at $9,195 and M6 at $5,695. The M6 is $3,500 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.