EOS Mvs Leica M11
Canon
EOS M (2012)
Starting from £80 new
Best for Canon mirrorless history & EF-M collectors
View EOS M
Leica
Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
View Leica M11
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Canon Mirrorless History & Ef-M Collectors — EOS M (2012): Canon's first mirrorless — a historic body that broke new ground with touch-AF and EF-M, but its sluggish contrast-detect system quickly became its Achilles heel.
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.
Who should buy what
EOS M (2012)
- Canon shooters who want the camera that started Canon's mirrorless story
- Budget first-time mirrorless buyers who already own EF/EF-S glass
- Collectors of significant digital camera milestones
Leica M11 (2022)
- Rangefinder photographers who want the pinnacle of the M system
- M10-R owners upgrading to the BSI sensor and simplified base plate
- Collectors and enthusiasts who want the most refined digital Leica M ever made
- Photographers who want to slow down and shoot with intention
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the eos m is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | Leica M11 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £7,999 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | None |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | 700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | Leica M11 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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