Canon 5D MII vs Leica M11

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon 5D MII vs Leica M11, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Leica. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and M11 (60MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The 5D MII was announced 14 years prior to the M11 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 5D MII scores versus the M11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Leica M11. The whole galleries are available at Canon 5D MII Gallery and Leica M11 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MII has got external measurements of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Leica M11 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 5D MII vs Leica M11 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 5D MII vs the M11.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MII and M11 is 56 and 76 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MII and M11.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Leica M11 to offer you more detail with its extra 39 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 5D MII is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.