Canon M vs Leica M11
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Canon M vs Leica M11 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
- Launched July 2012
(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
- Announced January 2022
- Succeeded the Leica M10

Canon M vs Leica M11 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Canon M and Leica M11, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the M (18MP) and M11 (60MP) and the M (APS-C) and M11 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

The M was released 10 years earlier than the M11 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M grades versus the M11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon M vs Leica M11 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M and Leica M11. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M Gallery and Leica M11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M over the Leica M11
M | M11 |
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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Canon M
M11 | M | |||
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Announced | January 2022 | ![]() | July 2012 | Newer by 115 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 2333k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+1293k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M and Leica M11
M | M11 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M vs Leica M11 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M offers external measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst 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).
See the Canon M and Leica M11 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the M versus the M11.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M and M11 is 89 and 76 respectively.

Canon M vs Leica M11 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M and M11.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Leica M11 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 42 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged M will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M vs Leica M11 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M vs Leica M11 Specifications
Canon EOS M | Leica M11 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon EOS M | Leica M11 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-07-23 | 2022-01-13 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 60 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 9528 x 6328 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 50000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 31 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | Leica M |
Amount of lenses | 23 | 62 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 2,333 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (rangefinder) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 3600 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 4.5fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 298 grams (0.66 pounds) | 640 grams (1.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 827 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | 700 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E12 | BC-SCL7 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12s) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | UHS II type SD |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $510 | $8,995 |