Leica
M11
Rangefinder icon with 60MP and classic M-mount heritage.
$8,995
Launch priceReleased Jan 2022
Leica
SL2-S
24MP L-mount low-light specialist with exceptional build.
$4,895
Launch priceReleased Dec 2020
M11 is 1.2 years newer.
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Wins
M11
Wins
SL2-S
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BSL2-S has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- BSL2-S has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- BSL2-S has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 15 frames)
- BSL2-S has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 4.5 fps)
- AM11 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 24.6 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
SL2-S
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
M11 is 18mm shorter and 50mm thinner than SL2-S but it is also 1mm wider.
M11 is 190 g lighter than SL2-S.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm M11 · 88mm SL2-S
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
M11
139 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
SL2-S
138 × 98 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
SL2-S
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
M11
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
SL2-S
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
M11: mount data unavailable
SL2-S
✓ 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 24.6 MP — higher is better
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
Battery life (CIPA)
700 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
SL2-S
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-S 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-S
Pros
- ✓Excellent low light
- ✓L-mount
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –24MP
- –Heavy
- –Price
Decided which one is right for you?
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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 SL2-S?
SL2-S 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-S?
M11 is 60.3 MP and SL2-S is 24.6 MP, so the M11 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the M11 and SL2-S have in-body image stabilization?
M11 does not have IBIS, while SL2-S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the M11 or the SL2-S?
M11 reaches 4.5 fps electronic. SL2-S reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the M11 and SL2-S?
M11 weighs 530 g and SL2-S weighs 720 g, so the M11 is 190 g lighter.
Do the M11 and SL2-S record 4K video?
M11: 4K up to 60p. SL2-S: 4K up to 60p.
Are the M11 and SL2-S weather sealed?
M11: No. SL2-S: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 700 shots (CIPA) for the M11 and 640 shots for the SL2-S, giving the M11 the edge.
How much does each cost?
M11 launched at $8,995 and SL2-S at $4,895. The SL2-S is $4,100 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.