• APS-C 370.5mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 50,000
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 60.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 50,000

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Differences

Leica CL advantages over Leica M11

  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs No
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 4.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/25000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Leica M11 advantages over Leica CL

  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More dots on screen
    2333k vs 1040k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    60.3 vs 24.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX500

Leica CL
Samsung NX500
  • $3195
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Top deck display
  • $1600
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • NFC

Compare Leica CL vs Samsung NX500

Leica M11
Samsung NX500
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $1600
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Leica M11 vs Samsung NX500

Compared to Fujifilm X-Pro2

Leica CL
Fujifilm X-Pro2
  • $3195
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1300
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • On-sensor phase detect

Compare Leica CL vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Leica M11
Fujifilm X-Pro2
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Touchscreen
  • $1300
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Leica M11 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Compared to Sony A6500

Leica CL
Sony A6500
  • $3195
  • APS-C
  • Top deck display
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
  • $1198
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica CL vs Sony A6500

Leica M11
Sony A6500
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Thinner
  • $1198
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica M11 vs Sony A6500

Compared to Leica TL2

Leica CL
Leica TL2
  • $3195
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $2495
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Leica CL vs Leica TL2

Leica M11
Leica TL2
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $2495
  • APS-C
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Lighter weight

Compare Leica M11 vs Leica TL2

Compared to Fujifilm X-Pro3

Leica CL
Fujifilm X-Pro3
  • $3195
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $1799
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica CL vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

Leica M11
Fujifilm X-Pro3
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • More dots on screen
  • $1799
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Leica M11 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

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