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
EOS R1 is 6.7 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
CL
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- BCL has lower Weight (520 g vs 1115 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
CL
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
EOS R1 is 1mm thinner than CL but it is also 20mm wider and 52mm taller.
EOS R1 is 595 g heavier than CL.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 88mm CL
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
CL
138 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
CL
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
CL
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
CL
Leica L
80+
native lenses available
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 low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
AF points / zones
1053 vs 49 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
CL
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
520 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
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
CL
Pros
- ✓Beautiful design
- ✓Compact
- ✓L-mount
Cons
- –Older
- –24MP APS-C
- –Limited lens selection
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, EOS R1 or CL?
CL scores 8.5/10 versus 4.5/10 for EOS R1 — 520g — compact and travel-friendly.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and CL?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R1 and CL have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while cL has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the CL?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. CL reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and CL?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and CL weighs 520 g, so the CL is 595 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and CL record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. CL: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and CL weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. CL: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and CL at $2,795. The CL is $3,504 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Leica press materials.