EOS R7vs Leica M10-R
Leica
Leica M10-R (2020)
Starting from £5200 new
Best for Street, documentary, travel
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wildlife, Sports & Action — EOS R7 (2022): The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.
Street, Documentary, Travel — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
Who should buy what
EOS R7 (2022)
- Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
- Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
- Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
- Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount
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 r7 is the most affordable; only the eos r7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R7 (2022) | Leica M10-R (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £5,200 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 40.9MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | None |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Manual focus — optical rangefinder |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | None |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | 220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | 660g |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Leica M-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R7 | Leica M10-R |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — |
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