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
SL3
60MP L-mount flagship with 8K video and Leica color science.
$6,995
Released Mar 2024
EOS R1 is 4 months newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
SL3
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BSL3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- BSL3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 7 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 5 stops)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
SL3
141 × 108 × 85 mm
769 g (1.70 lb / 27.13 oz)
EOS R1 is 16mm wider, 42mm taller, and 3mm thicker than SL3.
EOS R1 is 346 g heavier than SL3.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 85mm SL3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
SL3
141 × 108 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
SL3
141 × 85 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
SL3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
SL3
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
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
AA filter
Only EOS R1 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS R1 supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
SL3
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.2, 108, 84.6
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes
Weight
769 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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
SL3
Pros
- ✓60MP
- ✓8K video
- ✓Leica build
- ✓L-mount
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Heavy
- –Large files
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or SL3?
EOS R1 scores 8.5/10 versus 5.5/10 for SL3 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and SL3?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and SL3 is 60.3 MP, so the SL3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and SL3 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while sL3 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the SL3?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. SL3 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and SL3?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and SL3 weighs 769 g, so the SL3 is 346 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and SL3 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. SL3: 8K / C8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and SL3 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. SL3: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and SL3 at $6,995. The EOS R1 is $696 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Leica press materials.