Canon EOS R3vs M11-D
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
View Canon EOS R3
Leica
M11-D (2024)
Starting from £8195 new
Best for Street, documentary & photographic purists
View M11-D
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
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
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- Professional sports and photojournalism photographers
- Canon users who need the fastest burst and most reliable AF in the system
- R5 users who want a pro-grade grip and faster shooting speed
- Event photographers who need eye-controlled AF and dual card slots
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 canon eos r3 is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | M11-D (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £8,195 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | None — this is a stills-only camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None — manual rangefinder camera |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 138.9 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | None — no rear LCD by design |
| Mount | Canon RF | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | 64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | M11-D |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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