Canon R5 vs Leica M11

Here, we will be looking at the Canon R5 vs Leica M11, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and M11 (60MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The R5 was introduced 18 months earlier than the M11 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the R5 scores vs the M11 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R5 and Leica M11. The whole galleries are available at Canon R5 Gallery and Leica M11 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R5 provides outer dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Leica M11 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R5 vs Leica M11 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the R5 vs the M11.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R5 and M11 is 59 and 76 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R5 and M11.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Leica M11 to resolve extra detail using its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older R5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.