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 Monochrom
Monochrome-only Q2 with 47MP sensor and fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 for black-and-white purists.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased Nov 2020
EOS R1 is 3.7 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Q2 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 Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 640 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 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
Q2 Monochrom
130 × 80 × 92 mm
718 g (1.58 lb / 25.33 oz)
EOS R1 is 5mm thinner than Q2 Monochrom but it is also 28mm wider and 70mm taller.
EOS R1 is 202 g heavier than Q2 Monochrom.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 92mm Q2 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
Q2 Monochrom
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 Monochrom
130 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Q2 Monochrom
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Q2 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
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Q2 Monochrom
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
- ✓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
Q2 Monochrom
Pros
- ✓47MP monochrome
- ✓Summilux 28mm f/1.7
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Unique B&W compact
Cons
- –Monochrome only
- –Fixed lens
- –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 Q2 Monochrom?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for Q2 Monochrom — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Q2 Monochrom?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Q2 Monochrom is 47.3 MP, so the Q2 Monochrom captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Q2 Monochrom have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Q2 Monochrom has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Q2 Monochrom?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Q2 Monochrom reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Q2 Monochrom?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Q2 Monochrom weighs 718 g, so the Q2 Monochrom is 202 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Q2 Monochrom record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Q2 Monochrom: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and Q2 Monochrom weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Q2 Monochrom: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the Q2 Monochrom, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Q2 Monochrom at $5,995. The Q2 Monochrom is $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.