Leica
M11
Rangefinder icon with 60MP and classic M-mount heritage.
$8,995
Launch priceReleased Jan 2022
Leica
M11 Monochrom
Black-and-white-only Leica M with 60MP monochrome full-frame sensor, ISO 125-200000, and 256GB internal memory.
$9,195
Launch priceReleased Apr 2023
M11 Monochrom is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
M11
Wins
M11 Monochrom
13 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BM11 Monochrom has higher ISO max (native) (200,000 vs 50,000)
- AM11 has lower ISO min (native) (64 vs 125)
- AM11 has lower Weight (530 g vs 542 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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M11
139 × 80 × 39 mm
530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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M11 Monochrom
139 × 80 × 39 mm
542 g (1.19 lb / 19.12 oz)
M11 and M11 Monochrom share virtually identical body dimensions.
M11 is 12 g lighter than M11 Monochrom.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm M11 · 39mm M11 Monochrom
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
M11
139 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
M11 Monochrom
139 × 80 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
M11
139 × 39 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
M11 Monochrom
139 × 39 mm
Sensor size, to scale
M11
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
M11 Monochrom
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
ISO min (native)
64 vs 125 — lower is better
Weight
530 g vs 542 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
M11 Monochrom
ISO max (native)
200,000 vs 50,000 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 60.3 MP
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 4.5 fps
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 4.5 fps
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 15 frames
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
M11
Pros
- ✓Rangefinder experience
- ✓60MP
- ✓Legendary brand
Cons
- –Manual focus only
- –Extremely expensive
- –No video focus
M11 Monochrom
Pros
- ✓60MP monochrome sensor
- ✓ISO up to 200000
- ✓256GB internal memory
- ✓Pure black-and-white files
Cons
- –Monochrome only
- –Manual focus only
- –No video
Decided which one is right for you?
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Leica M11 Monochrom
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, M11 or M11 Monochrom?
M11 scores 6.5/10 versus 5.5/10 for M11 Monochrom — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the M11 and M11 Monochrom?
Both cameras share the same 60.3 MP resolution.
How does stabilization compare between the M11 and M11 Monochrom?
M11 does not have IBIS, while M11 Monochrom does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the M11 or the M11 Monochrom?
M11 reaches 4.5 fps electronic. M11 Monochrom reaches 4.5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the M11 and M11 Monochrom?
M11 weighs 530 g and M11 Monochrom weighs 542 g, so the M11 is 12 g lighter.
Do the M11 and M11 Monochrom record 4K video?
M11: 4K up to 60p. M11 Monochrom: 4K up to 60p.
Are the M11 and M11 Monochrom weather sealed?
M11: No. M11 Monochrom: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 700 shots (CIPA) for the M11 and 700 shots for the M11 Monochrom, giving the M11 Monochrom the edge.
How much does each cost?
M11 launched at $8,995 and M11 Monochrom at $9,195. The M11 is $200 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.