EOS R10vs M10
GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Street & Documentary — M10 (2017): The M10 returned Leica to its roots — thinner, cleaner, and video-free by design. The 24MP sensor is the perfect resolution for a manual-focus rangefinder. The simplified control layout respects the M tradition without digital clutter. A camera for photographers who want to slow down and engage with every frame. One of the most satisfying cameras to use — assuming you have M-mount glass to pair with it.
Who should buy what
EOS R10 (2022)
- Enthusiast beginners who want more control than the R50 offers
- Action and wildlife photographers on a budget needing fast burst
- EOS M or DSLR users moving into the RF APS-C ecosystem
- Sports and family photographers who want reliable subject tracking affordably
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
Quick take: The eos r10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos r10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | M10 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £4,000 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | — |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 660g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R10 | M10 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Street | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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