Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Leica M11vs Nikon Zfc

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 Zfc Nikon Nikon Zfc (2021) From £799 Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters View Nikon Zfc

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.

Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.

↓ 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 Zfc (2021)

  • You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
  • You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
  • You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package

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

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)Leica M11 (2022)Nikon Zfc (2021)
Price £4,299 £7,999 £799
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) 20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 45.0MP 60.0MP 20.9MP
Video 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light None 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) None None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 4.5fps 11fps
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) 700 shots (CIPA) 300 shots (CIPA)
Weight 746g body only 530g body only 445g body only
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes No No
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 2.3" fixed TFT LCD 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon RF Leica M-mount Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage Single UHS-I SD
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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