Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
Leica
M11 Monochrom
Black-and-white-only Leica M with 60MP monochrome full-frame sensor, ISO 125-200000, and 256GB internal memory.
$9,195
Released Apr 2023
M11 Monochrom is 5 months newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
M11 Monochrom
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 15 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 4.5 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 4.5 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
M11 Monochrom
139 × 80 × 39 mm
542 g (1.19 lb / 19.12 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 1mm narrower than M11 Monochrom but it is also 18mm taller and 50mm thicker.
EOS R6 Mark II is 138 g heavier than M11 Monochrom.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 39mm M11 Monochrom
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
M11 Monochrom
139 × 80 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
M11 Monochrom
139 × 39 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
M11 Monochrom
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
M11 Monochrom: 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 R6 Mark II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 15 frames — higher is better
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 Monochrom
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139, 80, 38.5
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
200,000 vs 102,400 — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Weight
542 g vs 680 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Up to 40fps electronic burst
- ✓4K 60p oversampled from 6K
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — superb subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
Cons
- –24.2MP may feel limiting for large prints
- –No CFexpress on base body
- –Short battery life vs. A7 IV
M11 Monochrom
Pros
- ✓60MP monochrome sensor
- ✓ISO up to 200000
- ✓256GB internal memory
- ✓Pure black-and-white files
Cons
- –Monochrome only
- –Manual focus only
- –No video
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or M11 Monochrom?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 0.5/10 for M11 Monochrom — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and M11 Monochrom?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and M11 Monochrom is 60.3 MP, so the M11 Monochrom captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and M11 Monochrom have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while m11 Monochrom does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the M11 Monochrom?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. M11 Monochrom reaches 4.5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and M11 Monochrom?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and M11 Monochrom weighs 542 g, so the M11 Monochrom is 138 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and M11 Monochrom record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. M11 Monochrom: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and M11 Monochrom weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. M11 Monochrom: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 700 shots for the M11 Monochrom, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and M11 Monochrom at $9,195. The EOS R6 Mark II is $6,696 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Leica press materials.