EOS R50vs Leica M10-R
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Leica
Leica M10-R (2020)
Starting from £5200 new
Best for Street, documentary, travel
View Leica M10-R
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
Street, Documentary, Travel — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
Who should buy what
EOS R50 (2023)
- Beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Family photographers who want reliable subject tracking in a compact body
- R100 buyers who want a step up with better video and subject detection
- Casual content creators who want a simple, capable RF camera on a budget
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 r50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | Leica M10-R (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £5,200 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 40.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | None |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Manual focus — optical rangefinder |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 660g |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Leica M-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R50 | Leica M10-R |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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