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
M10 Monochrom
40MP black-and-white-only digital M with no color filter array for maximum monochrome acuity.
$8,395
Launch priceReleased Jan 2020
EOS R1 is 4.5 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
M10 Monochrom
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
M10 Monochrom
139 × 80 × 39 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
EOS R1 is 19mm wider, 70mm taller, and 48mm thicker than M10 Monochrom.
EOS R1 is 260 g heavier than M10 Monochrom.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 39mm M10 Monochrom
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
M10 Monochrom
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
M10 Monochrom
139 × 39 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
M10 Monochrom
35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
856 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
M10 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 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
M10 Monochrom
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139, 80, 39
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Resolution
40.89 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
660 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
M10 Monochrom
Pros
- ✓40MP monochrome sensor
- ✓No Bayer filter
- ✓Stunning B&W files
- ✓Classic M body
Cons
- –Monochrome only
- –Manual focus
- –Very niche
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 M10 Monochrom?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for M10 Monochrom — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and M10 Monochrom?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and M10 Monochrom is 40.89 MP, so the M10 Monochrom captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and M10 Monochrom have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while M10 Monochrom has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the M10 Monochrom?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. M10 Monochrom reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and M10 Monochrom?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and M10 Monochrom weighs 660 g, so the M10 Monochrom is 260 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and M10 Monochrom record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. M10 Monochrom: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and M10 Monochrom weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. M10 Monochrom: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the M10 Monochrom, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and M10 Monochrom at $8,395. The EOS R1 is $2,096 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.