Leica
M11
Rangefinder icon with 60MP and classic M-mount heritage.
$8,995
Launch priceReleased Jan 2022
Leica
SOFORT 2
Hybrid instant camera with digital capture, Bluetooth, internal image storage, and Instax mini printing.
$399
Launch priceReleased Nov 2023
SOFORT 2 is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
M11
Wins
SOFORT 2
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AM11 has higher ISO max (native) (50,000 vs 1,600)
- AM11 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 4.9 MP)
- AM11 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (700 shots vs 100 shots)
- BSOFORT 2 has lower Weight (320 g vs 530 g)
- AM11 has lower ISO min (native) (64 vs 100)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
SOFORT 2
123 × 87 × 44 mm
320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz)
M11 is 7mm shorter and 5mm thinner than SOFORT 2 but it is also 16mm wider.
M11 is 210 g heavier than SOFORT 2.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm M11 · 44mm SOFORT 2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
M11
139 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
SOFORT 2
123 × 87 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
SOFORT 2
123 × 44 mm
Sensor size, to scale
M11
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139, 80, 38.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
50,000 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 4.9 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
700 shots vs 100 shots — higher is better
Touchscreen
Only M11 supports it
Wi-Fi
Only M11 supports it
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
SOFORT 2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122.9, 86.9, 43.8
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC
Weight
320 g vs 530 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓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
SOFORT 2
Pros
- ✓Hybrid instant workflow
- ✓Bluetooth
- ✓Creative film styles
- ✓Instax mini prints
Cons
- –Tiny sensor
- –No video
- –Instant-camera image quality
Decided which one is right for you?
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Leica SOFORT 2
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, M11 or SOFORT 2?
M11 scores 6.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for SOFORT 2 — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the M11 and SOFORT 2?
M11 is 60.3 MP and SOFORT 2 is 4.9 MP, so the M11 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the M11 and SOFORT 2?
M11 does not have IBIS, while SOFORT 2 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the M11 and SOFORT 2?
M11 weighs 530 g and SOFORT 2 weighs 320 g, so the SOFORT 2 is 210 g lighter.
Do the M11 and SOFORT 2 record 4K video?
M11: 4K up to 60p. SOFORT 2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the M11 and SOFORT 2 weather sealed?
M11: No. SOFORT 2: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 700 shots (CIPA) for the M11 and 100 shots for the SOFORT 2, giving the M11 the edge.
How much does each cost?
M11 launched at $8,995 and SOFORT 2 at $399. The SOFORT 2 is $8,596 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.