Leica
M11
Rangefinder icon with 60MP and classic M-mount heritage.
$8,995
Launch priceReleased Jan 2022
Leica
M6
Reissued mechanical M rangefinder for 35mm film — the classic Leica experience returns.
$5,695
Launch priceReleased Oct 2022
M6 is 9 months newer.
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Wins
M11
Wins
M6
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AM11 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 higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 15 frames)
- BM6 has higher Burst (electronic) (15 fps vs 4.5 fps)
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
for scale
M6
139 × 79 × 38 mm
598 g (1.32 lb / 21.09 oz)
M11 is 1mm taller than M6.
M11 is 68 g lighter than M6.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm M11 · 38mm M6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
M11
139 × 80 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
M6
139 × 79 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
M11
139 × 39 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
M6
139 × 38 mm
Sensor size, to scale
M11
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 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
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 0 MP — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139, 80, 38.5
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
50,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Weight
530 g vs 598 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
700 shots vs 640 shots — higher 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 138.6, 79.3, 38.25
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 15 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
15 fps vs 4.5 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only M6 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
Pros
- ✓Rangefinder experience
- ✓60MP
- ✓Legendary brand
Cons
- –Manual focus only
- –Extremely expensive
- –No video focus
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
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, M11 or M6?
M6 scores 6.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for M11 — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the M11 and M6?
M11 is 60.3 MP and M6 is 0 MP, so the M11 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the M11 and M6 have in-body image stabilization?
M11 does not have IBIS, while M6 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the M11 or the M6?
M11 reaches 4.5 fps electronic. M6 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the M11 and M6?
M11 weighs 530 g and M6 weighs 598 g, so the M11 is 68 g lighter.
Do the M11 and M6 record 4K video?
M11: 4K up to 60p. M6: 4K up to 60p.
Are the M11 and M6 weather sealed?
M11: No. M6: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 700 shots (CIPA) for the M11 and 640 shots for the M6, giving the M11 the edge.
How much does each cost?
M11 launched at $8,995 and M6 at $5,695. The M6 is $3,300 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.