EOS M10vs Leica M10-R
Leica
Leica M10-R (2020)
Starting from £5200 new
Best for Street, documentary, travel
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Casual & Everyday — EOS M10 (2015): The EOS M10 is Canon's most basic EF-M mirrorless — small, stylish, and approachable, with 18MP and a tilting touchscreen. It lacks the specs of newer EF-M bodies but delivers solid results for everyday shooting and represents an affordable entry into the Canon mirrorless ecosystem.
Street, Documentary, Travel — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
Who should buy what
EOS M10 (2015)
- Absolute beginners wanting their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Casual photographers who want a stylish, compact EF-M body
- Anyone wanting a low-cost entry into the Canon EF-M ecosystem
- Users who prioritise size and simplicity over performance
Leica M10-R (2020)
- Photographers who prefer manual focus and rangefinder composition
- Leica M lens collectors and enthusiasts
Quick take: The leica m10-r has the highest resolution at 41mp; the eos m10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M10 (2015) | Leica M10-R (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £5,200 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 40.9MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | None |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Manual focus — optical rangefinder |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | 4.6fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | 220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 284g (with battery and card) | 660g |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Leica M-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M10 | Leica M10-R |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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