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Canon R vs Leica M11

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
88
Overall
82
Canon EOS R front
 
Leica M11 front
Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
56
Overall
72

Canon R vs Leica M11 Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Released September 2018
Leica M11
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Launched January 2022
  • Previous Model is Leica M10
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Canon R vs Leica M11 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon R vs Leica M11, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the R (30MP) and M11 (60MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The R was launched 4 years before the M11 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the R grades against the M11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Leica M11

 R M11 
Screen dimension3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Canon R

 M11 R 
LaunchedJanuary 2022September 2018Newer by 40 months
Screen resolution2333k2100kClearer screen (+233k dot)

Common features in the Canon R and Leica M11

 R M11 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R vs Leica M11 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon R features physical dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Leica M11 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the R vs the M11.

Canon R vs Leica M11 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R and M11 is 62 and 76 respectively.

Canon R vs Leica M11 top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Leica M11 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R and M11.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Leica M11 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged R is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon R vs Leica M11 sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Leica M11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Leica M11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M11 as a Portrait photography camera
86
has manual focus
MP count great (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
90
you can focus manually
great MP (60 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R as a Street photography camera
Leica M11 as a Street photography camera
73
fully articulated screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proof
good high ISO (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
80
fully articulated screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
good high ISO (50,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R Sports photography information
Leica M11 Sports photography information
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count great (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (370 shots)
69
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
great MP (60MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
good battery (700 shots)
max fps very slow (4.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R Travel photography highlights
Leica M11 Travel photography highlights
73
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count great (30 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery life (370 shots)
71
good battery (700 CIPA)
environment proof
great MP (60 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography information
Leica M11 Landscape photography information
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
MP count great (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (40,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (370 shots)
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
great MP (60MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
good battery (700 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R
Vlogging with Leica M11
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon R vs Leica M11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Leica M11
 Canon EOS RLeica M11
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS R Leica M11
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-05 2022-01-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 60MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6720 x 4480 9528 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 40000 50000
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 5655 -
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Leica M
Total lenses 17 62
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2" 3.00"
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 2,333k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 3600 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 4.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) Yes
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lbs) 640 gr (1.41 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2742 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images 700 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC-SCL7
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12s)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD card (UHS-II supported) UHS II type SD
Storage slots One One
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