EOS R100vs Leica M10-R
Canon
EOS R100 (2023)
Starting from £529 new
Best for First camera / beginner photography
View EOS R100
Leica
Leica M10-R (2020)
Starting from £5200 new
Best for Street, documentary, travel
View Leica M10-R
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
First Camera / Beginner Photography — EOS R100 (2023): The R100 does the basics well at the lowest possible price point. Its main value is as a gateway into the Canon RF ecosystem — the lenses you buy now will work on any Canon body you upgrade to later. Modest ambitions, reliably met.
Street, Documentary, Travel — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
Who should buy what
EOS R100 (2023)
- First-time camera buyers stepping up from a smartphone
- Students and hobbyists wanting an affordable starting point
- Anyone who wants to start investing in Canon RF glass on a budget
- Casual photographers who don't need advanced video or speed
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 r100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R100 (2023) | Leica M10-R (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £5,200 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 40.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | None |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | Manual focus — optical rangefinder |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | 220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | 660g |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Leica M-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R100 | Leica M10-R |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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