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
SOFORT 2
Hybrid instant camera with digital capture, Bluetooth, internal image storage, and Instax mini printing.
$399
Released Nov 2023
EOS R1 is 8 months newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
SOFORT 2
1 categories tied
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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 Resolution (24.2 MP vs 4.9 MP)
- BSOFORT 2 has lower Weight (320 g vs 1115 g)
- 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)
SOFORT 2
123 × 86 × 44 mm
320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz)
EOS R1 is 35mm wider, 64mm taller, and 43mm thicker than SOFORT 2.
EOS R1 is 795 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
SOFORT 2
123 × 86 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 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
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 4.9 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R1 supports it
Reasons to choose
SOFORT 2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 123, 86, 44
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC
Weight
320 g vs 1115 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
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 8.5/10 versus 0.5/10 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 1115 g and SOFORT 2 weighs 320 g, so the SOFORT 2 is 795 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.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and SOFORT 2 at $399. The SOFORT 2 is $5,900 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Leica press materials.