EOS R50vs M10
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 — 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
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
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
Quick take: The eos r50 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos r50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | M10 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £4,000 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | — |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) |
| 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 (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R50 | M10 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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