PowerShot V1vs Leica M11
Leica
Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Vlogging & Travel — PowerShot V1 (2025): The PowerShot V1 is Canon's best compact camera — a 1-inch stacked sensor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4K/60p, built-in ND, and an articulating screen in a pocketable body. It is the compact camera Canon's content-creator audience has been waiting for, and a genuine step forward over the G7X series.
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
PowerShot V1 (2025)
- Content creators who want Canon's best compact for vlogging and social media
- Travel photographers who want 4K and a zoom lens in one pocketable body
- Vloggers upgrading from G7X series who want better AF and video specs
- Photographers who want a capable compact backup body
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 powershot v1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot V1 (2025) | Leica M11 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £900 | £7,999 |
| Sensor | 22.3MP 1-inch Stacked CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) |
| Resolution | 22.3MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | None |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) + electronic stabilisation | None |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (electronic) | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | 700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 340g (with battery and card) | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 112.0 × 65.0 × 50.0mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Fixed Canon zoom lens (equivalent wide-to-tele) | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot V1 | Leica M11 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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