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
SOFORT 2
Hybrid instant camera with digital capture, Bluetooth, internal image storage, and Instax mini printing.
$399
Launch priceReleased Nov 2023
EOS R1 is 8 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
SOFORT 2
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 1,600)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 100 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 4.9 MP)
- BSOFORT 2 has lower Weight (320 g vs 920 g)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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SOFORT 2
123 × 87 × 44 mm
320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz)
EOS R1 is 35mm wider, 63mm taller, and 44mm thicker than SOFORT 2.
EOS R1 is 600 g heavier than SOFORT 2.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 44mm SOFORT 2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
SOFORT 2
123 × 87 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
SOFORT 2
123 × 44 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
SOFORT 2: 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
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 100 shots — higher is better
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 4.9 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
SOFORT 2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122.9, 86.9, 43.8
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC
Weight
320 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
SOFORT 2
Pros
- ✓Hybrid instant workflow
- ✓Bluetooth
- ✓Creative film styles
- ✓Instax mini prints
Cons
- –Tiny sensor
- –No video
- –Instant-camera image quality
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 SOFORT 2?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for SOFORT 2 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and SOFORT 2?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and SOFORT 2 is 4.9 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and SOFORT 2 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while SOFORT 2 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and SOFORT 2?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and SOFORT 2 weighs 320 g, so the SOFORT 2 is 600 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and SOFORT 2 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. SOFORT 2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and SOFORT 2 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. SOFORT 2: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 100 shots for the SOFORT 2, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and SOFORT 2 at $399. The SOFORT 2 is $5,900 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Leica press materials.