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Canon 1D MII N vs Leica M11

Portability
50
Imaging
47
Features
40
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N front
 
Leica M11 front
Portability
76
Imaging
82
Features
56
Overall
71

Canon 1D MII N vs Leica M11 Key Specs

Canon 1D MII N
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Released August 2005
  • Succeeded the Canon 1D MII
  • Replacement is Canon 1D MIII
Leica M11
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Introduced January 2022
  • Old Model is Leica M10
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Canon 1D MII N vs Leica M11 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon 1D MII N vs Leica M11, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and M11 (60MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and M11 (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The 1D MII N was brought out 17 years earlier than the M11 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D MII N being a Large SLR camera and the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 1D MII N grades versus the M11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Leica M11

 1D MII N M11 

Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Canon 1D MII N

 M11 1D MII N 
IntroducedJanuary 2022August 2005More modern by 199 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.00"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2333k230kCrisper display (+2103k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1D MII N and Leica M11

 1D MII N M11 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon 1D MII N vs Leica M11 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MII N offers physical dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Leica M11 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D MII N vs Leica M11 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 1D MII N against the M11.

Canon 1D MII N vs Leica M11 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MII N and M11 is 50 and 76 respectively.

Canon 1D MII N vs Leica M11 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Leica M11 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MII N and M11.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1D MII N featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Leica M11 will give you more detail having its extra 52 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII N is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 1D MII N vs Leica M11 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Leica M11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII N vs Leica M11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Portrait photography features
Leica M11 Portrait photography features
52
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (8 megapixels)
89
focusing manually
sensor resolution is great (60MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Street photography details
Leica M11 Street photography details
45
nice sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (1,565g)
79
fully articulated screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
good high ISO (50,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Sports photography factors
Leica M11 Sports photography factors
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
68
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is great (60 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proof
good battery power (700 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MII N as a Travel photography camera
Leica M11 as a Travel photography camera
29
more heavy than others (1,565 grams)
MP count low (8MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
70
good battery power (700 shots)
environment proof
sensor resolution is great (60MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Landscape photography highlights
Leica M11 Landscape photography highlights
51
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
two card slots
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is decent (3.00")
sensor resolution is great (60 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery power (700 per charge)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Vlogging features
Leica M11 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
9
no video
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Canon 1D MII N vs Leica M11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII N and Leica M11
 Canon EOS-1D Mark II NLeica M11
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark II N Leica M11
Category Pro DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 2005-08-22 2022-01-13
Body design Large SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 19.1mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 548.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 60 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3504 x 2336 9528 x 6328
Highest native ISO 3200 50000
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Leica M
Amount of lenses 250 62
Focal length multiplier 1.3 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 2,333k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 3600 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 4.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1565g (3.45 lb) 640g (1.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 975 not tested
Other
Battery life - 700 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC-SCL7
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12s)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card UHS II type SD
Storage slots 2 1
Launch cost $5,900 $8,995