Leica
M11
Rangefinder icon with 60MP and classic M-mount heritage.
$8,995
Launch priceReleased Jan 2022
Leica
SL (Typ 601)
Original L-mount full-frame mirrorless that launched Leica's SL system before SL2/SL3.
$7,450
Launch priceReleased Oct 2015
M11 is 6.3 years newer.
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Wins
M11
Wins
SL (Typ 601)
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BSL (Typ 601) has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- BSL (Typ 601) has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- BSL (Typ 601) has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 15 frames)
- BSL (Typ 601) has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 4.5 fps)
- AM11 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 24 MP)
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
SL (Typ 601)
147 × 104 × 39 mm
847 g (1.87 lb / 29.88 oz)
M11 is 8mm narrower, 24mm shorter, and 1mm thinner than SL (Typ 601).
M11 is 317 g lighter than SL (Typ 601).
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm M11 · 39mm SL (Typ 601)
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
M11
139 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
SL (Typ 601)
147 × 104 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
SL (Typ 601)
147 × 39 mm
Sensor size, to scale
M11
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
SL (Typ 601)
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
M11: mount data unavailable
SL (Typ 601)
✓ 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139, 80, 38.5
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 24 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
50,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Weight
530 g vs 847 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
700 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
SL (Typ 601)
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 147, 104, 39.2
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 SL (Typ 601) 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
SL (Typ 601)
Pros
- ✓First Leica SL body
- ✓24MP full-frame
- ✓Rugged build
- ✓L-mount foundation
Cons
- –Heavy
- –Slow AF by modern standards
- –Superseded by SL2/SL3
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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 SL (Typ 601)?
SL (Typ 601) scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for M11 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the M11 and SL (Typ 601)?
M11 is 60.3 MP and SL (Typ 601) is 24 MP, so the M11 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the M11 and SL (Typ 601) have in-body image stabilization?
M11 does not have IBIS, while SL (Typ 601) has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the M11 or the SL (Typ 601)?
M11 reaches 4.5 fps electronic. SL (Typ 601) reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the M11 and SL (Typ 601)?
M11 weighs 530 g and SL (Typ 601) weighs 847 g, so the M11 is 317 g lighter.
Do the M11 and SL (Typ 601) record 4K video?
M11: 4K up to 60p. SL (Typ 601): 4K up to 60p.
Are the M11 and SL (Typ 601) weather sealed?
M11: No. SL (Typ 601): Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 700 shots (CIPA) for the M11 and 640 shots for the SL (Typ 601), giving the M11 the edge.
How much does each cost?
M11 launched at $8,995 and SL (Typ 601) at $7,450. The SL (Typ 601) is $1,545 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.