Canon R6 vs Leica M11
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![Canon EOS R6 front Canon EOS R6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-R6/Canon-R6-front.jpg)
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Canon R6 vs Leica M11 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Announced July 2020
- Replacement is Canon R6 II
(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
- Launched January 2022
- Earlier Model is Leica M10
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Canon R6 vs Leica M11 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Canon R6 vs Leica M11, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and M11 (60MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).
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The R6 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the M11 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the R6 matches up vs the M11 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon R6 vs Leica M11 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R6 & Leica M11. The full galleries are provided at Canon R6 Gallery & Leica M11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Leica M11
R6 | M11 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Canon R6
M11 | R6 | |||
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Launched | January 2022 | ![]() | July 2020 | More recent by 18 months |
Display resolution | 2333k | ![]() | 1620k | Crisper display (+713k dot) |
Common features in the Canon R6 and Leica M11
R6 | M11 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Same display dimensions |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon R6 vs Leica M11 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon R6 has outer 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) while the Leica M11 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).
Check the Canon R6 vs Leica M11 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the R6 compared to the M11.
![Canon R6 vs Leica M11 size comparison Canon R6 vs Leica M11 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R6-vs-Leica-M11-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R6 and M11 is 61 and 76 respectively.
![Canon R6 vs Leica M11 top view buttons comparison Canon R6 vs Leica M11 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R6-vs-Leica-M11-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon R6 vs Leica M11 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R6 and M11.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Leica M11 to provide you with more detail having an extra 40 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older R6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon R6 vs Leica M11 sensor size comparison Canon R6 vs Leica M11 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-R6-vs-Leica-M11-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon R6 vs Leica M11 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon R6 vs Leica M11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon R6 vs Leica M11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R6-vs-Leica-M11-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon R6 vs Leica M11 Specifications
Canon EOS R6 | Leica M11 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon EOS R6 | Leica M11 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2020-07-09 | 2022-01-13 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic X | - |
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 | 20MP | 60MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 9528 x 6328 |
Max native ISO | 102400 | 50000 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 6072 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon RF | Leica M |
Amount of lenses | 17 | 62 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.00 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,620k dots | 2,333k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (rangefinder) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 3600 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames per second | 4.5 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 (60p/30p/23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | Yes |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 680 gr (1.50 pounds) | 640 gr (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 rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 700 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 | 2 | One |
Cost at release | $2,499 | $8,995 |