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Canon R6 vs Leica M11

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Leica M11 front
Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
56
Overall
72

Canon R6 vs Leica M11 Key Specs

Canon R6
(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
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
  • 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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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Leica M11

 R6 M11 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Canon R6

 M11 R6 
LaunchedJanuary 2022July 2020More recent by 18 months
Display resolution2333k1620kCrisper display (+713k dot)

Common features in the Canon R6 and Leica M11

 R6 M11 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 Portrait photography details
Leica M11 Portrait photography details
84
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
90
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R6
Street photography with Leica M11
78
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (102,400)
80
screen articulates
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
great ISO range (50,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R6
Sports photography with Leica M11
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (360 shots)
69
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
megapixel count amazing (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
great battery life (700 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 Travel photography advice
Leica M11 Travel photography advice
67
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (360 per charge)
71
great battery life (700 shots)
environment proofing
megapixel count amazing (60 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 Landscape photography advice
Leica M11 Landscape photography advice
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery life (360 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
megapixel count amazing (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery life (700 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 as a Vlogging camera
Leica M11 as a Vlogging camera
79
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
9
no video shooting
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Canon R6 vs Leica M11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Leica M11
 Canon EOS R6Leica M11
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