Compare Canon EOS R100 vs Leica M EV1
In this technical comparison between the Canon EOS R100 and the Leica M EV1, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Approx. $500 and $8,995 USD / €7,950.
| Specifications |
Canon EOS R100 |
Leica M EV1 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | May 2023 | October 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 116.3 x 85.5 x 68.8 mm | 139 x 80 x 38 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 356g (with battery and card) | Approx. 484g (with battery); the lightest digital M to date. |
| Mount | Canon RF Mount | Leica M Bayonet (with 6-bit encoding sensor) |
| Weather sealing | No | Partially sealed (dust/moisture resistant magnesium & aluminum construction) |
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS (Standard) | BSI CMOS (Triple Resolution Technology) |
| Size | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) | Full-frame (36 x 24 mm) |
| Resolution | 24.1 Megapixels | 60.3 MP (Selectable at 60MP, 36MP, or 18MP) |
| ISO range | 100–12,800 (Extended: 25,600) | 64 - 50,000 |
| Stabilization | No In-Body Image Stabilization (Lens-based OIS or Digital Movie IS only) | None (Traditional M approach; relies on lens/shutter speed) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.0-inch Fixed LCD (Non-articulating, Non-touch); 1.04M dots | 2.95-inch TFT LCD (2.33 million dots) with Gorilla Glass and touch control |
| Viewfinder | 0.39-inch OLED EVF; 2.36M dots; 0.95x magnification | Integrated 5.76M-dot OLED EVF; 0.76x magnification; 60fps refresh rate |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | Up to 143 AF zones | - |
| AF System | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Note: Reverts to Contrast AF during 4K video) | - |
| Eye AF | Yes (Human Face/Eye detection) | - |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 6.5 fps (One-Shot AF); 3.5 fps (Servo AF) | 4.5 fps (High speed) / 3 fps (Low speed) |
| Formats | JPEG, RAW (14-bit CR3), C-RAW | DNG (RAW, 14-bit), JPEG (8-bit) |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution & FPS | 4K UHD at 24p (with significant crop); Full HD at 60p; 720p at 120p | - |
| Bit-depth | 8-bit internal (4:2:0) | - |
| Mic / Headphone ports | 3.5mm Mic jack / No Headphone jack | - |
| HDMI output | Micro-HDMI (Type D) | - |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | Single slot | Single Slot + Internal Memory |
| Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) + 64GB Internal Storage |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 (2.4GHz) | 2.4GHz / 5GHz dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Version 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE (Supports Leica FOTOS app) |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C (USB 2.0 speeds); Micro-HDMI | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Charging & Data) / No HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | LP-E17 | BP-SCL7 |
| CIPA shots | Approx. 340–400 shots (depending on EVF/LCD usage) | Approx. 240 shots (standard use of EVF/LCD) |
| USB charging | No (Requires external charger included in box) | Supported via USB-C |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Camera body, LP-E17 Battery, LC-E17 Charger, Neck Strap, Body Cap | Leica M EV1 Body, BP-SCL7 Battery, Leather Strap, USB-C Cable, Body Cap. |
| Price | Approx. $500 | $8,995 USD / €7,950 |
| Full Details | EOS R100 - Full Specifications | M EV1 - Full Specifications |