• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 21.00mm - 1365.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 60.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 50,000

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Differences

Canon SX60 advantages over Leica M11

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    6.6 fps vs 4.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Leica M11 advantages over Canon SX60

  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.76 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Thinner
    38 mm vs 114 mm
    Thinner
  • More dots on screen
    2333k vs 922k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    60.3 vs 16.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    50000 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Canon SX50

Canon SX60
Canon SX50
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $459
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon SX60 vs Canon SX50

Leica M11
Canon SX50
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $459
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica M11 vs Canon SX50

Compared to Nikon P600

Canon SX60
Nikon P600
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • RAW file ability
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Less shutter lag

Compare Canon SX60 vs Nikon P600

Leica M11
Nikon P600
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Leica M11 vs Nikon P600

Compared to Sony H400

Canon SX60
Sony H400
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX60 vs Sony H400

Leica M11
Sony H400
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica M11 vs Sony H400

Compared to Nikon P610

Canon SX60
Nikon P610
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • RAW file ability
  • $599
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Canon SX60 vs Nikon P610

Leica M11
Nikon P610
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $599
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Leica M11 vs Nikon P610

Compared to Nikon B700

Canon SX60
Nikon B700
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • External Mic Jack
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX60 vs Nikon B700

Leica M11
Nikon B700
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica M11 vs Nikon B700

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