EOS R1vs Leica M11
Canon
EOS R1 (2024)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
View EOS R1
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Leica
Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
View Leica M11
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — EOS R1 (2024): Canon's ultimate professional camera — 40fps, a class-leading EVF, and AI AF that simply doesn't miss.
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 R1 (2024)
- Professional sports and news photographers who cannot miss a shot
- Wildlife photographers needing the fastest AF and burst available
- Photojournalists requiring reliable pro-grade build and connectivity
- Canon R3 owners or 1D X Mark III users upgrading to mirrorless flagship
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 r1 is the most affordable; only the eos r1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R1 (2024) | Leica M11 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £7,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | None |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | None |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | 700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1470g (with battery) | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R1 | Leica M11 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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