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Canon EOS R3vs M10

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon Canon EOS R3 Canon Canon EOS R3 (2021) Starting from £5999 new Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals View Canon EOS R3
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Leica M10 Leica M10 (2017) Starting from £4000 new Best for Street & Documentary View M10

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.

↓ Full specifications below

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
Genre Canon EOS R3M10
Sports & Action
9.0
3.0
Wildlife
9.0
3.0
Photojournalism
9.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
2.0
Wedding & Events
7.0
Travel
4.0
8.5
Street
9.0
Portrait
8.5
Landscape
8.0
Astrophotography
6.5

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