EOS R8vs 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?
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
Street, Documentary, Travel — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
Who should buy what
EOS R8 (2023)
- Photographers wanting full-frame image quality at the lowest RF price
- EOS RP owners upgrading to better autofocus and modern video specs
- Beginners who want to start on full-frame without overspending
- Travel photographers who want a lightweight full-frame RF body
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 r8 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | Leica M10-R (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £5,200 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 40.9MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | None |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Manual focus — optical rangefinder |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 660g |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | 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 R8 | Leica M10-R |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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