Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Leica M11vs Leica SL3

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) From £4299 Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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Leica Leica M11 Leica Leica M11 (2022) From £7999 Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors View Leica M11
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Leica Leica SL3 Leica Leica SL3 (2024) From £6499 Best for Professional & luxury hybrid shooters View Leica SL3

Which should you buy?

Hybrid Shooters & Professionals — Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024): The most complete hybrid camera Canon has ever made — 45MP stacked BSI, 30fps burst, 8K/60p RAW, and Canon's legendary Dual Pixel AF in one body.

Rangefinder Enthusiasts & Collectors — Leica M11 (2022): 60MP of full-frame resolution in the thinnest digital M ever made — the M11 is the definitive expression of Leica's rangefinder tradition.

Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters — Leica SL3 (2024): Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.

↓ Full specifications below

Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)

  • You're a working photographer or filmmaker who needs high-resolution stills and professional video
  • You shoot commercial, editorial, or high-end portrait work
  • You want the absolute best Canon mirrorless has to offer

Leica M11 (2022)

  • You shoot street, documentary, or reportage and prefer manual focus discipline
  • You value a discreet, minimal camera that doesn't draw attention in public
  • You're willing to invest time in the rangefinder learning curve for a uniquely rewarding experience

Leica SL3 (2024)

  • You want Leica image quality with the convenience of autofocus and interchangeable lenses
  • You shoot portraits, commercial, or editorial and want the best Leica system camera
  • You plan to use Leica M lenses via adapter alongside native SL glass

Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the canon eos r5 mark ii is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii, leica sl3 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)Leica M11 (2022)Leica SL3 (2024)
Price £4,299 £7,999 £6,499
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 45.0MP 60.0MP 60.0MP
Video 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light None 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) None 7.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 4.5fps 30fps electronic
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) 700 shots (CIPA) 410 shots (CIPA)
Weight 746g body only 530g body only 875g body only
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm
Weather Sealed Yes No Yes
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 2.3" fixed TFT LCD 3.2" fixed touchscreen
Mount Canon RF Leica M-mount Leica L-mount
Memory Cards CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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