EOS R8vs M11-P
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
Documentary & Street — M11-P (2023): The M11-P is the M11 made more discreet and verifiable — all-black with no logo, and the world's first camera with Content Credentials built in. The same 60MP rangefinder brilliance as the M11, with added significance for documentary and journalistic work where image authenticity cannot be disputed.
Who should buy what
EOS R8 (2023)
- Photographers wanting full-frame image quality at the lowest RF price
- EOS RP owners upgrading to better autofocus and modern video specs
- Beginners who want to start on full-frame without overspending
- Travel photographers who want a lightweight full-frame RF body
M11-P (2023)
- Documentary photographers and photojournalists who need provable image authenticity
- Street photographers who want the most discreet M-series camera ever produced
- Leica collectors who want the definitive M11 variant
- Professionals working where image integrity must be cryptographically verified
Quick take: The m11-p has the highest resolution at 60mp; the eos r8 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | M11-P (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £7,500 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 60.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 60.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | — |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | — |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 530g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.3" touchscreen LCD, 2.33M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R8 | M11-P |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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