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
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
Leica
M EV1
Digital Leica M with integrated 5.76M-dot EVF, 60MP full-frame sensor, and manual M-mount focusing.
$8,995
Launch priceReleased Oct 2025
M EV1 is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
M EV1
Which would you choose?
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)
- BM EV1 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 24.2 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
M EV1
139 × 80 × 39 mm
495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz)
EOS R1 is 19mm wider, 70mm taller, and 49mm thicker than M EV1.
EOS R1 is 425 g heavier than M EV1.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 39mm M EV1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
M EV1
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
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85.6 × 54 mm
M EV1
139 × 39 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
M EV1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
M EV1: 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
M EV1
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
495 g vs 920 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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 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
M EV1
Pros
- ✓Integrated EVF
- ✓60MP full-frame sensor
- ✓Leica M mount
- ✓64GB internal memory
Cons
- –Manual focus only
- –No video
- –Very expensive
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or M EV1?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for M EV1 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and M EV1?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and M EV1 is 60.3 MP, so the M EV1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and M EV1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while M EV1 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the M EV1?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. M EV1 reaches 4.5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and M EV1?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and M EV1 weighs 495 g, so the M EV1 is 425 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and M EV1 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. M EV1: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and M EV1 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. M EV1: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 700 shots for the M EV1, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and M EV1 at $8,995. The EOS R1 is $2,696 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Leica press materials.