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
EOS R1 is 4.7 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
SL2
3 categories tied
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 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
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
SL2
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
EOS R1 is 1mm thinner than SL2 but it is also 20mm wider and 52mm taller.
EOS R1 is 395 g heavier than SL2.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 88mm SL2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
SL2
138 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
SL2
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
SL2
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
SL2
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
SL2
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Resolution
47.3 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
720 g vs 1115 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
SL2
Pros
- ✓47MP
- ✓L-mount
- ✓Leica quality
Cons
- –Superseded
- –Heavy
- –Expensive
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R1 or SL2?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for SL2 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and SL2?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and SL2 is 47.3 MP, so the SL2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and SL2 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while sL2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the SL2?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. SL2 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and SL2?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and SL2 weighs 720 g, so the SL2 is 395 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and SL2 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. SL2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and SL2 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. SL2: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and SL2 at $5,895. The SL2 is $404 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Leica press materials.