EOS R10vs Leica SL3vs Sony RX100 VII
Which should you buy?
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS R10 (2022): Canon's most affordable RF body — Dual Pixel AF and a vari-angle screen in a compact, lightweight package.
Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters — Leica SL3 (2024): Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
Who should buy what
EOS R10 (2022)
- You're buying your first serious interchangeable-lens camera
- You want reliable animal and people tracking without a steep learning curve
- You want an APS-C body with access to Canon's full RF lens range
Leica SL3 (2024)
- You want Leica image quality with the convenience of autofocus and interchangeable lenses
- You shoot portraits, commercial, or editorial and want the best Leica system camera
- You plan to use Leica M lenses via adapter alongside native SL glass
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- You want serious image quality in a camera small enough to carry absolutely everywhere
- You shoot travel, events, or street photography and want something discreet but genuinely capable
- You need fast burst shooting and reliable autofocus in the most pocketable possible package
Quick take: The leica sl3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the eos r10 is the most affordable; only the leica sl3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | Leica SL3 (2024) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £6,499 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 60.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7.5-stop IBIS | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 30fps electronic | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 875g body only | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Leica L-mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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