EOS R6vs Leica M11
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Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wedding, Portrait, Sports, Video — EOS R6 (2020): The camera that made Canon's RF system worth taking seriously.
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 R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
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 r6 is the most affordable; only the eos r6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 (2020) | Leica M11 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £7,999 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | None |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | None |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | 700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Canon RF | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 | Leica M11 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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