EOS M50 IIvs Leica M10-R
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Leica
Leica M10-R (2020)
Starting from £5200 new
Best for Street, documentary, travel
View Leica M10-R
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS M50 II (2020): Canon's most approachable mirrorless — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in a beginner-friendly body.
Street, Documentary, Travel — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 II (2020)
- Beginners and students wanting an affordable entry into Canon's ecosystem
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and clean HDMI output on a budget
- Content creators who want reliable eye-tracking AF at a low price
- Canon users upgrading from a smartphone or compact camera
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 m50 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | Leica M10-R (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £5,200 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 40.9MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | None |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Manual focus — optical rangefinder |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | 220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 660g |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 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 Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 II | Leica M10-R |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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