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
SL (Typ 601)
Original L-mount full-frame mirrorless that launched Leica's SL system before SL2/SL3.
$7,450
Launch priceReleased Oct 2015
EOS R1 is 8.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
SL (Typ 601)
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
SL (Typ 601)
147 × 104 × 39 mm
847 g (1.87 lb / 29.88 oz)
EOS R1 is 11mm wider, 46mm taller, and 48mm thicker than SL (Typ 601).
EOS R1 is 73 g heavier than SL (Typ 601).
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 39mm SL (Typ 601)
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
SL (Typ 601)
147 × 104 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
SL (Typ 601)
147 × 39 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
SL (Typ 601)
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
SL (Typ 601)
Leica L
80+
native lenses available
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
SL (Typ 601)
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 147, 104, 39.2
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
847 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
SL (Typ 601)
Pros
- ✓First Leica SL body
- ✓24MP full-frame
- ✓Rugged build
- ✓L-mount foundation
Cons
- –Heavy
- –Slow AF by modern standards
- –Superseded by SL2/SL3
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or SL (Typ 601)?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for SL (Typ 601) — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and SL (Typ 601)?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and SL (Typ 601) is 24 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and SL (Typ 601) have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while SL (Typ 601) has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the SL (Typ 601)?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. SL (Typ 601) reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and SL (Typ 601)?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and SL (Typ 601) weighs 847 g, so the SL (Typ 601) is 73 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and SL (Typ 601) record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. SL (Typ 601): 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and SL (Typ 601) weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. SL (Typ 601): Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the SL (Typ 601), giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and SL (Typ 601) at $7,450. The EOS R1 is $1,151 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.