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
M6
Reissued mechanical M rangefinder for 35mm film — the classic Leica experience returns.
$5,695
Launch priceReleased Oct 2022
EOS R1 is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
M6
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 0 MP)
- 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)
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
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M6
139 × 79 × 38 mm
598 g (1.32 lb / 21.09 oz)
EOS R1 is 19mm wider, 70mm taller, and 49mm thicker than M6.
EOS R1 is 322 g heavier than M6.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 38mm M6
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
M6
139 × 79 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
M6
139 × 38 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
M6
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
M6: 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
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 0 MP — higher 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
Reasons to choose
M6
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.6, 79.3, 38.25
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
598 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓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
M6
Pros
- ✓Mechanical film M
- ✓Iconic design
- ✓Built to last
- ✓Pure analog workflow
Cons
- –Film only
- –Manual everything
- –Ongoing film/processing costs
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or M6?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for M6 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and M6?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and M6 is 0 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and M6 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while M6 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the M6?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. M6 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and M6?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and M6 weighs 598 g, so the M6 is 322 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and M6 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. M6: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and M6 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. M6: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the M6, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and M6 at $5,695. The M6 is $604 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.