Leica M11 vs Leica SL3-S
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Leica M11: 2022 ; Leica SL3-S: 2025
- Weight: Leica M11: 640 g ; Leica SL3-S: 768 g
- Sensor resolution: Leica M11: 9510 x 6340 ; Leica SL3-S: 6075 x 4050
- Battery: Leica M11: BC-SCL7 lithium-ion battery ; Leica SL3-S: BP-SCL6 Lithium-Ion battery
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The available specifications do not establish a clear advantage for a particular use. Choose based on the features you need below.
| Specification | Leica M11 | Leica SL3-S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | M11 | SL3-S |
| Year | 2022 | 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 139 x 38.5 x 80 mm | 141.2 x 108 x 82.7 mm |
| Weight | 640 g | 768 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor resolution | 9510 x 6340 | 6075 x 4050 |
| Total megapixels | — | 25.30 |
| Megapixels | 60.3 | — |
| Effective megapixels | — | 24.60 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 9528 x 6328 | 6000 x 4000 |
| ISO | Auto, 64-50000 | Auto, 100-200000 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 3600 sec | 1800 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Shutter priority | No | Yes |
| White balance presets | 8.0 | 8 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | — | 5952x3968 (30p/25p/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
| Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-II | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II), CFexpress Type B |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 (10 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | BC-SCL7 lithium-ion battery | BP-SCL6 Lithium-Ion battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | No | — |