EOS M50vs MP 0.72
Leica
MP 0.72 (2003)
Starting from £4850 new
Best for Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography
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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 & Reportage Film Photography — MP 0.72 (2003): The purist's Leica — a fully mechanical 35mm rangefinder with no electronics bar the meter. Still built by hand in Wetzlar. The most honest camera ever made.
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
MP 0.72 (2003)
- Serious film photographers who want the finest rangefinder ever made
- Street and documentary photographers who shoot Kodak Tri-X or HP5
- Leica M-mount collectors and long-term lens owners
- Photographers who value mechanical precision over electronic convenience
Quick take: The eos m50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 (2018) | MP 0.72 (2003) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £4,850 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 35mm film |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | — |
| Video | 4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p | — |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | ~1fps (manual film advance) |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only |
| Weight | 387g (body only) | 600g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 138 × 77 × 38mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | None |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | None |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 | MP 0.72 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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