Canon 1D MII N vs Leica M11
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Canon 1D MII N vs Leica M11 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon 1D MII N vs Leica M11 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D Mark II N and Leica M11. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 1D MII N Gallery and Leica M11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Leica M11
1D MII N | M11 |
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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Canon 1D MII N
M11 | 1D MII N | |||
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Introduced | January 2022 | ![]() | August 2005 | More modern by 199 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3.00" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 2333k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+2103k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 1D MII N and Leica M11
1D MII N | M11 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1D MII N vs Leica M11 Specifications
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Leica M11 | |
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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 |