Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Leica M11vs Nikon D7500

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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Nikon Nikon D7500 Nikon Nikon D7500 (2017) From £899 Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters View Nikon D7500

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.

Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.

↓ 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

Nikon D7500 (2017)

  • You're deeply invested in Nikon F-mount glass and aren't ready to switch systems
  • You shoot wildlife or sport and still prefer an optical viewfinder response
  • Note: consider the Z5 II or Z6 III if you're open to mirrorless for a future-proof investment

Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the nikon d7500 is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii, nikon d7500 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)Leica M11 (2022)Nikon D7500 (2017)
Price £4,299 £7,999 £899
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor)
Resolution 45.0MP 60.0MP 20.9MP
Video 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light None 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type)
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) None None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 4.5fps 8fps mechanical
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) 700 shots (CIPA) ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF)
Weight 746g body only 530g body only 640g body only
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes No Yes
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 2.3" fixed TFT LCD 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Canon RF Leica M-mount Nikon F-mount (DX)
Memory Cards CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage Single SD UHS-II slot
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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