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 Monochrom (Typ 246)
Original modern monochrome digital M with 24MP black-and-white sensor and rangefinder focus.
$7,495
Launch priceReleased Apr 2015
EOS R1 is 9.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
M Monochrom (Typ 246)
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
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 3,690,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 640 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
M Monochrom (Typ 246)
139 × 80 × 42 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
EOS R1 is 19mm wider, 70mm taller, and 45mm thicker than M Monochrom (Typ 246).
EOS R1 is 240 g heavier than M Monochrom (Typ 246).
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 42mm M Monochrom (Typ 246)
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
M Monochrom (Typ 246)
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
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
M Monochrom (Typ 246)
139 × 42 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
M Monochrom (Typ 246)
35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
856 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
M Monochrom (Typ 246): 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 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 3,690,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Reasons to choose
M Monochrom (Typ 246)
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.6, 80, 42
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
680 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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 Monochrom (Typ 246)
Pros
- ✓24MP monochrome
- ✓Legendary B&W rendering
- ✓No color filter
- ✓Classic M rangefinder
Cons
- –Monochrome only
- –Older sensor gen
- –Manual focus
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or M Monochrom (Typ 246)?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for M Monochrom (Typ 246) — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and M Monochrom (Typ 246)?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and M Monochrom (Typ 246) is 24 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and M Monochrom (Typ 246) have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while M Monochrom (Typ 246) has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the M Monochrom (Typ 246)?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. M Monochrom (Typ 246) reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and M Monochrom (Typ 246)?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and M Monochrom (Typ 246) weighs 680 g, so the M Monochrom (Typ 246) is 240 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and M Monochrom (Typ 246) record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. M Monochrom (Typ 246): 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and M Monochrom (Typ 246) weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. M Monochrom (Typ 246): Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the M Monochrom (Typ 246), giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and M Monochrom (Typ 246) at $7,495. The EOS R1 is $1,196 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Leica press materials.