Canon M100 vs Leica M11

On this page, we are comparing the Canon M100 and Leica M11, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and M11 (60MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and M11 (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The M100 was unveiled 5 years before the M11 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M100 matches up vs the M11 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M100 & Leica M11. The full galleries are available at Canon M100 Gallery & Leica M11 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon M100 has got physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Leica M11 has sizing 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 M100 and Leica M11 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the M100 against the M11.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and M11 is 88 and 76 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M100 and M11.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M100 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Leica M11 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 36MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged M100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.