Canon EOS R3vs Leica M10-R
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
View Canon EOS R3
VS
Leica
Leica M10-R (2020)
Starting from £5200 new
Best for Street, documentary, travel
View Leica M10-R
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
Street, Documentary, Travel — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- Professional sports and photojournalism photographers
- Canon users who need the fastest burst and most reliable AF in the system
- R5 users who want a pro-grade grip and faster shooting speed
- Event photographers who need eye-controlled AF and dual card slots
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 leica m10-r is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Leica M10-R (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £5,200 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 40.9MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | None |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Manual focus — optical rangefinder |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 660g |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF | Leica M-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | Leica M10-R |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | — |
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