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
M9
First full-frame digital Leica M — 18MP CCD with no AA filter and iconic rangefinder handling.
$6,995
Launch priceReleased Sep 2009
M11-P is 14.2 years newer.
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Wins
M11-P
Wins
M9
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BM9 has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- BM9 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- BM9 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 15 frames)
- BM9 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 4.5 fps)
- AM11-P has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 18 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareM11-P
139 × 80 × 39 mm
530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
M9
139 × 80 × 37 mm
585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)
M11-P is 2mm thicker than M9.
M11-P is 55 g lighter than M9.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm M11-P · 37mm M9
Sensor size, to scale
M11-P
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
M9
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 18 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 38.5
Weight
530 g vs 585 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
700 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
M9
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
Eye AF
Only M9 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only M9 supports it
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.
M11-P
Pros
- ✓60MP full-frame
- ✓256GB internal memory
- ✓Content Credentials
- ✓Sapphire display glass
Cons
- –Manual focus only
- –No video
- –Very expensive
M9
Pros
- ✓First digital FF Leica M
- ✓CCD rendering
- ✓No AA filter
- ✓Historic significance
Cons
- –Very slow by modern standards
- –18MP
- –CCD corrosion risk on used units
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, M11-P or M9?
M9 scores 7.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for M11-P — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the M11-P and M9?
M11-P is 60.3 MP and M9 is 18 MP, so the M11-P captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the M11-P and M9 have in-body image stabilization?
M11-P does not have IBIS, while M9 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the M11-P or the M9?
M11-P reaches 4.5 fps electronic. M9 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the M11-P and M9?
M11-P weighs 530 g and M9 weighs 585 g, so the M11-P is 55 g lighter.
Do the M11-P and M9 record 4K video?
M11-P: 4K up to 60p. M9: 4K up to 60p.
Are the M11-P and M9 weather sealed?
M11-P: No. M9: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 700 shots (CIPA) for the M11-P and 640 shots for the M9, giving the M11-P the edge.
How much does each cost?
M11-P launched at $9,195 and M9 at $6,995. The M9 is $2,200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.