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
TL2
Unibody aluminum APS-C L-mount body with 24MP sensor and minimalist touch-first design.
$1,950
Launch priceReleased Jul 2017
EOS R1 is 7 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
TL2
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
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 2,360,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- BTL2 has lower Weight (399 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
for scale
TL2
134 × 69 × 33 mm
399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz)
EOS R1 is 24mm wider, 81mm taller, and 54mm thicker than TL2.
EOS R1 is 521 g heavier than TL2.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 33mm TL2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
TL2
134 × 69 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
TL2
134 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
TL2
23.6 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
371 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
TL2
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 2,360,000 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
TL2
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 69, 33
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
399 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓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
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
TL2
Pros
- ✓Beautiful unibody design
- ✓24MP APS-C
- ✓L-mount
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Touch-first controls polarizing
- –No EVF built-in
- –Discontinued line
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or TL2?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for TL2 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and TL2?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R1 and TL2 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while TL2 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the TL2?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. TL2 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and TL2?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and TL2 weighs 399 g, so the TL2 is 521 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and TL2 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. TL2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and TL2 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. TL2: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the TL2, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and TL2 at $1,950. The TL2 is $4,349 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Leica press materials.