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
Leica
SL2-S
24MP L-mount low-light specialist with exceptional build.
$4,895
Released Dec 2020
EOS R1 is 3.6 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
SL2-S
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-S
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
EOS R1 is 1mm thinner than SL2-S but it is also 20mm wider and 52mm taller.
EOS R1 is 395 g heavier than SL2-S.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 88mm SL2-S
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
SL2-S
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-S
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
SL2-S
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
SL2-S
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-S
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
720 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Resolution
24.6 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher 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-S
Pros
- ✓Excellent low light
- ✓L-mount
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –24MP
- –Heavy
- –Price
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R1 or SL2-S?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for SL2-S — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and SL2-S?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and SL2-S is 24.6 MP, so the SL2-S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and SL2-S have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while sL2-S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the SL2-S?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. SL2-S reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and SL2-S?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and SL2-S weighs 720 g, so the SL2-S is 395 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and SL2-S record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. SL2-S: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and SL2-S weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. SL2-S: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and SL2-S at $4,895. The SL2-S is $1,404 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Leica press materials.