EOS RPvs M11-D
Leica
M11-D (2024)
Starting from £8195 new
Best for Street, documentary & photographic purists
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
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
EOS RP (2019)
- Canon users who want to start investing in RF glass affordably
- Stills photographers who shoot primarily in good light
- Anyone coming from a Canon DSLR wanting the RF system at low cost
- Travel photographers who prioritise compactness over video specs
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 eos rp is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | M11-D (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £8,195 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | None — this is a stills-only camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None — manual rangefinder camera |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | ~700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 138.9 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | None — no rear LCD by design |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | 64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS RP | M11-D |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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