Leica
M11
Rangefinder icon with 60MP and classic M-mount heritage.
$8,995
Launch priceReleased Jan 2022
Leica
SL3-S
Fast 24.6MP L-mount hybrid with 6K open-gate video, 30fps burst, and 5-axis stabilization.
$5,295
Launch priceReleased Jan 2025
SL3-S is 3 years newer.
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Wins
M11
Wins
SL3-S
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BSL3-S has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 0)
- BSL3-S has higher IBIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BSL3-S has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 4.5 fps)
- BSL3-S has higher ISO max (native) (200,000 vs 50,000)
- 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
SL3-S
141 × 108 × 83 mm
768 g (1.69 lb / 27.09 oz)
M11 is 2mm narrower, 28mm shorter, and 44mm thinner than SL3-S.
M11 is 238 g lighter than SL3-S.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm M11 · 83mm SL3-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
SL3-S
141 × 108 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
SL3-S
141 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
M11
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
SL3-S
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
M11: mount data unavailable
SL3-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
Weight
530 g vs 768 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
SL3-S
AF points / zones
779 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, Apple ProRes
IBIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.2, 108, 82.7
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 4.5 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
200,000 vs 50,000 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only SL3-S supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓EVF resolution — Both 5,760,000
- ✓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
SL3-S
Pros
- ✓6K open-gate video
- ✓30fps electronic burst
- ✓24.6MP full-frame
- ✓CFexpress plus SD
Cons
- –Lower resolution than SL3
- –Large body
- –Premium price
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, M11 or SL3-S?
SL3-S scores 7.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for M11 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the M11 and SL3-S?
M11 is 60.3 MP and SL3-S is 24.6 MP, so the M11 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the M11 and SL3-S have in-body image stabilization?
M11 does not have IBIS, while SL3-S has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the M11 or the SL3-S?
M11 reaches 4.5 fps electronic. SL3-S reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the M11 and SL3-S?
M11 weighs 530 g and SL3-S weighs 768 g, so the M11 is 238 g lighter.
Do the M11 and SL3-S record 4K video?
M11: 4K up to 60p. SL3-S: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the M11 and SL3-S weather sealed?
M11: No. SL3-S: Yes.
How much does each cost?
M11 launched at $8,995 and SL3-S at $5,295. The SL3-S is $3,700 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.