EOS M50vs 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 & Vlogging — EOS M50 (2018): The EOS M50 is the most complete-feeling entry-level EF-M camera — built-in EVF, fully articulating screen, Dual Pixel AF, and a well-designed compact body. Its 4K video carries a significant crop and loses Dual Pixel AF, making 1080p the practical option — but for stills and casual video, it remains an excellent used-market buy.
Street, Documentary, Travel — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 (2018)
- Beginner photographers who want an EVF in a compact mirrorless
- Vloggers who want face-tracking AF and a flip screen
- Students stepping up to their first mirrorless camera
- Used-market shoppers wanting a well-rounded EF-M package
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 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 (2018) | Leica M10-R (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £5,200 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 40.9MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p | None |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Manual focus — optical rangefinder |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~235 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 | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating 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 | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 | Leica M10-R |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| 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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