EOS R1vs Leica SL2
Canon
EOS R1 (2024)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — EOS R1 (2024): Canon's ultimate professional camera — 40fps, a class-leading EVF, and AI AF that simply doesn't miss.
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
Who should buy what
EOS R1 (2024)
- Professional sports and news photographers who cannot miss a shot
- Wildlife photographers needing the fastest AF and burst available
- Photojournalists requiring reliable pro-grade build and connectivity
- Canon R3 owners or 1D X Mark III users upgrading to mirrorless flagship
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the leica sl2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R1 (2024) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1470g (with battery) | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R1 | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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