Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Released Jul 2024
Leica
M11-D
Screenless digital M with 60MP full-frame sensor, mechanical ISO dial, and 256GB internal memory for distraction-free shooting.
$9,395
Released Sep 2024
M11-D is 2 months newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
M11-D
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 4.5 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 4.5 fps)
- BM11-D has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 24.2 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
M11-D
139 × 80 × 39 mm
539 g (1.19 lb / 19.01 oz)
EOS R1 is 19mm wider, 70mm taller, and 49mm thicker than M11-D.
EOS R1 is 576 g heavier than M11-D.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 39mm M11-D
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
M11-D
139 × 80 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
M11-D
139 × 39 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
M11-D
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
M11-D: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 4.5 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 4.5 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
M11-D
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139, 80, 38.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
539 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
M11-D
Pros
- ✓No rear screen
- ✓60MP full-frame
- ✓256GB internal memory
- ✓Classic M experience
Cons
- –Manual focus only
- –No rear display
- –No video
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or M11-D?
EOS R1 scores 8.5/10 versus 0.5/10 for M11-D — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and M11-D?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and M11-D is 60.3 MP, so the M11-D captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and M11-D have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while m11-D does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the M11-D?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. M11-D reaches 4.5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and M11-D?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and M11-D weighs 539 g, so the M11-D is 576 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and M11-D record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. M11-D: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and M11-D weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. M11-D: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and M11-D at $9,395. The EOS R1 is $3,096 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Leica press materials.