M11 is 2.2 years newer.
Wins
M11
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
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 is 18mm shorter and 50mm thinner than SL2 but it is also 1mm wider.
M11 is 190 g lighter than SL2.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm M11 · 88mm SL2
Sensor size, to scale
M11
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
SL2
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
M11: 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
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
Pros
- ✓Rangefinder experience
- ✓60MP
- ✓Legendary brand
Cons
- –Manual focus only
- –Extremely expensive
- –No video focus
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- –Superseded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 or SL2?
SL2 scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for M11 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the M11 and SL2?
M11 is 60.3 MP and SL2 is 47.3 MP, so the M11 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the M11 and SL2 have in-body image stabilization?
M11 does not have IBIS, while sL2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the M11 or the SL2?
M11 reaches 4.5 fps electronic. SL2 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the M11 and SL2?
M11 weighs 530 g and SL2 weighs 720 g, so the M11 is 190 g lighter.
Do the M11 and SL2 record 4K video?
M11: 4K up to 60p. SL2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the M11 and SL2 weather sealed?
M11: No. SL2: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 700 shots (CIPA) for the M11 and 640 shots for the SL2, giving the M11 the edge.
How much does each cost?
M11 launched at $8,995 and SL2 at $5,895. The SL2 is $3,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.