Canon EOS R3vs M10
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
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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 — 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
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
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
Quick take: The canon eos r3 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the m10 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) | M10 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £4,000 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | — |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) |
| 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 (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm |
| 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 LCD, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | M10 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Astrophotography | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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