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
Leica
M11 Monochrom
Black-and-white-only Leica M with 60MP monochrome full-frame sensor, ISO 125-200000, and 256GB internal memory.
$9,195
Released Apr 2023
EOS R1 is 1.3 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
M11 Monochrom
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)
- BM11 Monochrom has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 24.2 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
M11 Monochrom
139 × 80 × 39 mm
542 g (1.19 lb / 19.12 oz)
EOS R1 is 19mm wider, 70mm taller, and 49mm thicker than M11 Monochrom.
EOS R1 is 573 g heavier than M11 Monochrom.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 39mm M11 Monochrom
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
M11 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
M11 Monochrom
139 × 39 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
M11 Monochrom
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
M11 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 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
M11 Monochrom
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
542 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
ISO max (native)
200,000 vs 102,400 — higher 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
M11 Monochrom
Pros
- ✓60MP monochrome sensor
- ✓ISO up to 200000
- ✓256GB internal memory
- ✓Pure black-and-white files
Cons
- –Monochrome only
- –Manual focus only
- –No video
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or M11 Monochrom?
EOS R1 scores 8.5/10 versus 0.5/10 for M11 Monochrom — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and M11 Monochrom?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and M11 Monochrom is 60.3 MP, so the M11 Monochrom captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and M11 Monochrom have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while m11 Monochrom does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the M11 Monochrom?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. M11 Monochrom reaches 4.5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and M11 Monochrom?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and M11 Monochrom weighs 542 g, so the M11 Monochrom is 573 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and M11 Monochrom record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. M11 Monochrom: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and M11 Monochrom weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. M11 Monochrom: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and M11 Monochrom at $9,195. The EOS R1 is $2,896 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Leica press materials.