EOS Rvs Leica M11
Canon
EOS R (2018)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
View EOS R
Leica
Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
View Leica M11
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry To Full-Frame Mirrorless & Rf Lens Exploration — EOS R (2018): The RF mount's founding camera — 30MP, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and the proof-of-concept that launched Canon's mirrorless era.
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 R (2018)
- Canon DSLR users wanting to enter the RF ecosystem at the lowest full-frame price
- EF lens collectors who want an affordable RF body to use with the EF-RF adapter
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who want full-frame quality on a budget
- RF system fans who want a second body without full EOS R6 pricing
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 r is the most affordable; only the eos r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | Leica M11 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £7,999 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | None |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | Leica M11 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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