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Canon R6 II vs Leica M11

Portability
61
Imaging
78
Features
92
Overall
83
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Leica M11 front
Portability
76
Imaging
83
Features
56
Overall
72

Canon R6 II vs Leica M11 Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Released November 2022
  • Succeeded the Canon R6
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
  • Revealed January 2022
  • Succeeded the Leica M10
Photography Glossary

Canon R6 II vs Leica M11 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Canon R6 II and Leica M11, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the R6 II (24MP) and M11 (60MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R6 II was brought out 10 months after the M11 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon R6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the R6 II grades against the M11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Leica M11

 R6 II M11 
RevealedNovember 2022January 2022More modern by 10 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Canon R6 II

 M11 R6 II 
Display resolution2333k1620kSharper display (+713k dot)

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Leica M11

 R6 II M11 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.00"3.00"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R6 II vs Leica M11 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon R6 II comes with physical measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Leica M11 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

See the Canon R6 II and Leica M11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the R6 II compared to the M11.

Canon R6 II vs Leica M11 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the R6 II and M11 is 61 and 76 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Leica M11 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Leica M11 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 II and M11.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Leica M11 to give extra detail having its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent R6 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R6 II vs Leica M11 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Leica M11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Leica M11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R6 II
Portrait photography with Leica M11
86
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
89
focusing manually
excellent MP (60MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Street photography camera
Leica M11 as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (102,400)
80
screen articulates fully
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
great ISO range (50,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 II Sports photography details
Leica M11 Sports photography details
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (360 CIPA)
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
excellent MP (60MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (700 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R6 II
Travel photography with Leica M11
73
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (360 per charge)
71
better than average battery pack (700 shots)
weather sealing
excellent MP (60MP)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R6 II
Landscape photography with Leica M11
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
bad battery power (360 CIPA)
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
excellent MP (60MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (700 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II Vlogging information
Leica M11 Vlogging information
80
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
9
no video shooting
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Canon R6 II vs Leica M11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Leica M11
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IILeica M11
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS R6 Mark II Leica M11
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-11-02 2022-01-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 60 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 9528 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 102400 50000
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 4897 -
Cross focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Leica M
Number of lenses 35 62
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dots 2,333k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
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 quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 4.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lbs) 640 gr (1.41 lbs)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images 700 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH BC-SCL7
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12s)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) UHS II type SD
Card slots Dual Single
Price at release $2,499 $8,995