Leica M11-D Black 2022
A 60.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor captures immense detail, while the screenless design and rear ISO dial enforce a deliberate, analog-like shooting discipline. The lightweight 457g aluminum body and integrated 256GB storage enhance portability, with Leica Content Credentials embedding authenticity metadata at capture. This rangefinder is best for purist photographers who prioritize an uninterrupted, film-era workflow over modern conveniences like video or fast burst rates.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong sensor (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong build (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average burst (2nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)
- Below average social proof (8th percentile)
- Below average video (25th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Based on 4 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 60.3 MP |
| ISO Range | 64 |
| Processor | Leica Maestro series (Maestro III) |
Autofocus
| AF Type | Manual Focus Only |
| Eye AF | No |
| Animal AF | No |
| Subject Detection | No |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 4.5 |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Display & EVF
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating | No |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Battery Life | 700 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica M11-D | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 60.3MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 26MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 493 | 759 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 4.5 | 15 | 30 | 120 | 75 | 40 |
| Video | - | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 457 | 579 | 1160 | 646 | 575 | 608 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica M11-D | 38.3 | 39.9 | 70.1 | 2.4 | 24.6 | 77.4 | 98 | 29.5 | 77.8 | 8.4 | 4.4 | 35.9 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.5 | 82.2 | 95.4 | 98.9 | 97.8 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 24 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.5 | 92 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.7 | 70.9 | 98 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 8.7 | 89.2 |
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 Compare | 97 | 87.8 | 95.6 | 99.6 | 92.2 | 95.5 | 96.7 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 79.4 | 17 | 89.2 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.4 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.9 | 91.9 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 89.7 | 22 | 89.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.8 | 91.3 | 95 | 92.6 | 90.5 | 66.2 | 97.5 | 98.8 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 14.6 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall35.6
- Video28.8
- Travel34.4
- Youtube24.1
- Beginner27.4
- Vlogging19.7
- Streaming35.7
- Photography39.3
- Wedding Events30.4
- Sports Wildlife22.4
- Product Photography45.3
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
