Canon R6 II vs Leica M11

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R6 Mark II and Leica M11. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R6 II Gallery and Leica M11 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.