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Canon M vs Leica M11

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
65
Overall
61
Canon EOS M front
 
Leica M11 front
Portability
76
Imaging
82
Features
56
Overall
71

Canon M vs Leica M11 Key Specs

Canon M
(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
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
  • Announced January 2022
  • Succeeded the Leica M10
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Leica M11

 M M11 

Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Canon M

 M11 M 
AnnouncedJanuary 2022July 2012Newer by 115 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution2333k1040kSharper display (+1293k dot)

Common features in the Canon M and Leica M11

 M M11 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon M vs Leica M11 size comparison

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

Canon M vs Leica M11 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Leica M11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Leica M11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M Portrait photography features
Leica M11 Portrait photography features
75
focusing manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
89
you can focus manually
resolution is high (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M
Street photography with Leica M11
72
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
79
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great ISO range (50,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M Sports photography details
Leica M11 Sports photography details
54
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
68
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
resolution is high (60MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proof
great battery life (700 shots)
low fps (4.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M as a Travel photography camera
Leica M11 as a Travel photography camera
63
provides touch focus
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
70
great battery life (700 per charge)
environment proof
resolution is high (60MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M Landscape photography details
Leica M11 Landscape photography details
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
resolution is high (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (700 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging features
Leica M11 Vlogging features
37
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon M vs Leica M11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Leica M11
 Canon EOS MLeica M11
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