Leica
M11-P
Discreet professional M11 with 60MP full-frame sensor, 256GB internal memory, sapphire display glass, and Content Credentials.
$9,195
Released Oct 2023
M11-P is 4 years newer.
Wins
M11-P
Wins
SL2
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BSL2 has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- BSL2 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- BSL2 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 15 frames)
- BSL2 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 4.5 fps)
- BSL2 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
M11-P
139 × 80 × 39 mm
530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
SL2
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
M11-P is 18mm shorter and 50mm thinner than SL2 but it is also 1mm wider.
M11-P is 190 g lighter than SL2.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm M11-P · 88mm SL2
Sensor size, to scale
M11-P
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
SL2
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
M11-P: mount data unavailable
SL2
✓ more lensesLeica L
80+
native lenses available
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
M11-P
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139, 80, 38.5
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 720 g — lower is better
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 47.3 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
700 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
SL2
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 15 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 4.5 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only SL2 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
SL2
Pros
- ✓47MP
- ✓L-mount
- ✓Leica quality
Cons
- –Superseded
- –Heavy
- –Expensive
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, M11-P or SL2?
SL2 scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for M11-P — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the M11-P and SL2?
M11-P is 60.3 MP and SL2 is 47.3 MP, so the M11-P captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the M11-P and SL2 have in-body image stabilization?
M11-P does not have IBIS, while sL2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the M11-P or the SL2?
M11-P reaches 4.5 fps electronic. SL2 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the M11-P and SL2?
M11-P weighs 530 g and SL2 weighs 720 g, so the M11-P is 190 g lighter.
Do the M11-P and SL2 record 4K video?
M11-P: 4K up to 60p. SL2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the M11-P and SL2 weather sealed?
M11-P: No. SL2: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 700 shots (CIPA) for the M11-P and 640 shots for the SL2, giving the M11-P the edge.
How much does each cost?
M11-P launched at $9,195 and SL2 at $5,895. The SL2 is $3,300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.