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Canon R5 C vs Leica M11 Monochrome

Portability
57 Imaging
81 Features
89 Overall
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Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Leica M11 Monochrome front
Portability
76 Imaging
84 Features
52 Overall
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Canon R5 C vs Leica M11 Monochrome Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Released January 2022
Leica M11 Monochrome
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Revealed April 2023
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Canon R5 C vs Leica M11 Monochrome Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon R5 C vs Leica M11 Monochrome, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and M11 Monochrome (60MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R5 C was unveiled 15 months before the M11 Monochrome making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon R5 C being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M11 Monochrome being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the R5 C matches up versus the M11 Monochrome in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Leica M11 Monochrome

		

		

			
 R5 C M11 Monochrome 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.20"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Canon R5 C

		

		

			
 M11 Monochrome R5 C 
RevealedApril 2023January 2022Fresher by 15 months
Display resolution2333k2100kSharper display (+233k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R5 C and Leica M11 Monochrome

		

		

			
 R5 C M11 Monochrome 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Leica M11 Monochrome Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R5 C provides outer dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Leica M11 Monochrome has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).
Compare the Canon R5 C vs Leica M11 Monochrome in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the R5 C vs the M11 Monochrome.
Canon R5 C vs Leica M11 Monochrome size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R5 C and M11 Monochrome is 57 and 76 respectively.
Canon R5 C vs Leica M11 Monochrome top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Leica M11 Monochrome Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the R5 C and M11 Monochrome.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Leica M11 Monochrome to produce extra detail having an extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older R5 C will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon R5 C vs Leica M11 Monochrome sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Leica M11 Monochrome Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R5 C vs Leica M11 Monochrome Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
 Canon R5 C as a Portrait photography camera
 Leica M11 Monochrome as a Portrait photography camera
88
 manual focus
 excellent  resolution (45 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
90
 focusing manually
 high sensor resolution (60MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R5 C Street photography factors
Leica M11 Monochrome Street photography factors
72
 fully articulated screen
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 has focus via touch
 weather proofing
 good high ISO (51,200)
 does not have image stabilization
74
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 good high ISO (50,000)
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R5 C
Sports photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
79
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
 excellent  resolution (45 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 has phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery life (320 CIPA)
69
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 high sensor resolution (60 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 weather sealing
 good battery pack (700 shots)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon R5 C Travel photography advice
Leica M11 Monochrome Travel photography advice
72
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 excellent  resolution (45MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 low battery life (320 CIPA)
71
 good battery pack (700 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 high sensor resolution (60MP)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon R5 C as a Landscape photography camera
 Leica M11 Monochrome as a Landscape photography camera
79
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.20 inch)
 excellent  resolution (45MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 good high ISO (51,200)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 has dual storage slots
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery life (320 shots)
82
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Leica M mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 high sensor resolution (60 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 good high ISO (50,000)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 good battery pack (700 per charge)
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R5 C Vlogging factors
Leica M11 Monochrome Vlogging factors
72
 screen is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 provides face detect focusing
 video resolution high (8192 x 4320 resolution)
 has mic jack
 does not have image stabilization
9
 can't shoot video
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Canon R5 C vs Leica M11 Monochrome Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 C and Leica M11 Monochrome
 Canon EOS R5 CLeica M11 Monochrome
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS R5 C Leica M11 Monochrome
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-01-19 2023-04-14
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 45 megapixel 60 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Max resolution 8192 x 5464 9528 x 6328
Max native ISO 51200 50000
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Leica M
Available lenses 30 62
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.20 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 2,333k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 3600s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 4.5 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 8192x4320 None
Video file format MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 770 gr (1.70 lb) 640 gr (1.41 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 3376
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 700 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH BC-SCL7
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12s)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots UHS II type SD
Storage slots 2 1
Price at release $4,499 $9,195