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Canon R6 II vs Leica M11 Monochrome

Portability
61
Imaging
78
Features
92
Overall
83
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Leica M11 Monochrome front
Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
52
Overall
71

Canon R6 II vs Leica M11 Monochrome Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Introduced November 2022
  • Succeeded the Canon R6
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
  • Launched April 2023
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Canon R6 II vs Leica M11 Monochrome Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon R6 II versus Leica M11 Monochrome, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the R6 II (24MP) and M11 Monochrome (60MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R6 II was unveiled 5 months prior to the M11 Monochrome which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon R6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M11 Monochrome being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the R6 II grades against the M11 Monochrome when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Leica M11 Monochrome

 R6 II M11 Monochrome 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Canon R6 II

 M11 Monochrome R6 II 
Display resolution2333k1620kClearer display (+713k dot)

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Leica M11 Monochrome

 R6 II M11 Monochrome 
LaunchedNovember 2022April 2023Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3.00"3.00"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R6 II vs Leica M11 Monochrome Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R6 II offers physical dimensions 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 Monochrome has sizing 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 R6 II versus Leica M11 Monochrome in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the R6 II against the M11 Monochrome.

Canon R6 II vs Leica M11 Monochrome size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the R6 II and M11 Monochrome is 61 and 76 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Leica M11 Monochrome top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Leica M11 Monochrome Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 II and M11 Monochrome.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Leica M11 Monochrome to provide you with more detail having an extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon R6 II vs Leica M11 Monochrome sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Leica M11 Monochrome Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 II Portrait photography details
Leica M11 Monochrome Portrait photography details
86
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
90
has manual focus
amazing resolution (60 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 II Street photography features
Leica M11 Monochrome Street photography features
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proof
good ISO range (102,400)
74
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
good high ISO (50,000)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R6 II
Sports photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery pack (360 per charge)
69
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
amazing resolution (60MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment sealing
good battery life (700 shots)
max fps very slow (4.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 II Travel photography advice
Leica M11 Monochrome Travel photography advice
73
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery pack (360 CIPA)
71
good battery life (700 CIPA)
environment sealing
amazing resolution (60 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 II Landscape photography details
Leica M11 Monochrome Landscape photography details
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (360 CIPA)
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inches)
amazing resolution (60 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
good battery life (700 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II Vlogging info
Leica M11 Monochrome Vlogging info
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
9
no video recording
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Canon R6 II vs Leica M11 Monochrome Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Leica M11 Monochrome
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IILeica M11 Monochrome
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS R6 Mark II Leica M11 Monochrome
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-11-02 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 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 4897 -
Cross focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Leica M
Available lenses 35 62
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.00" 3.00"
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 2,333 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 3600 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
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
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 640g (1.41 pounds)
Physical 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 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 360 shots 700 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH BC-SCL7
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12s)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) UHS II type SD
Storage slots 2 One
Retail pricing $2,499 $9,195