EOS M5vs M11-D
Leica
M11-D (2024)
Starting from £8195 new
Best for Street, documentary & photographic purists
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Portrait — EOS M5 (2016): The EOS M5 was the first EF-M camera with a built-in EVF — and it made the system feel complete. Fast Dual Pixel AF, a 9fps burst, and a high-resolution articulating screen deliver a confident shooting experience. No IBIS and 1080p video only limit its appeal for hybrid work, but for stills photographers it remains one of the most well-rounded EF-M bodies available.
Street, Documentary & Photographic Purists — M11-D (2024): A rangefinder with no screen — 60MP, manual focus, total presence. The most focused camera ever made.
Who should buy what
EOS M5 (2016)
- Enthusiast photographers who want an EVF in a compact EF-M body
- Photographers switching from DSLR who want familiar handling
- Portrait and travel photographers who value fast AF and good ergonomics
- Used-market buyers wanting a capable EF-M stills camera
M11-D (2024)
- Experienced rangefinder photographers who want to eliminate chimping and be fully present
- M11 users who want to deepen their relationship with the photographic process
- Documentary and street photographers who believe the screen distracts from the moment
- Collectors and Leica enthusiasts who value the philosophy as much as the output
Quick take: The m11-d has the highest resolution at 60mp; the eos m5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M5 (2016) | M11-D (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £8,195 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | None — this is a stills-only camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing |
| Stabilisation | — | None — manual rangefinder camera |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ~700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 427g (body only) | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.2 × 88.1 × 60.6mm | 138.9 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | None — no rear LCD by design |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M5 | M11-D |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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