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
Q2
47MP full-frame fixed-lens compact with Summilux 28mm f/1.7 and weather sealing.
$4,995
Launch priceReleased Mar 2019
EOS R1 is 5.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Q2
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 520 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BQ2 has higher Resolution (47.3 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
Q2
130 × 80 × 92 mm
718 g (1.58 lb / 25.33 oz)
EOS R1 is 5mm thinner than Q2 but it is also 28mm wider and 70mm taller.
EOS R1 is 202 g heavier than Q2.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 92mm Q2
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
Q2
130 × 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
Q2
130 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Q2
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Q2: 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
AF points / zones
1053 vs 49 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
AA filter
Only EOS R1 supports it
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Q2
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Resolution
47.3 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
718 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
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
- ✓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
Q2
Pros
- ✓47MP full-frame
- ✓Summilux 28mm f/1.7
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Iconic one-camera solution
Cons
- –Fixed 28mm lens
- –Expensive
- –Superseded by Q3
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS R1 or Q2?
Q2 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for EOS R1 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Q2?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Q2 is 47.3 MP, so the Q2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Q2 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Q2 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Q2?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Q2 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Q2?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Q2 weighs 718 g, so the Q2 is 202 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Q2 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Q2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and Q2 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Q2: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 520 shots for the Q2, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Q2 at $4,995. The Q2 is $1,304 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.