EOS RPvs 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?
Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
Street, Documentary, Travel — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
Who should buy what
EOS RP (2019)
- Canon users who want to start investing in RF glass affordably
- Stills photographers who shoot primarily in good light
- Anyone coming from a Canon DSLR wanting the RF system at low cost
- Travel photographers who prioritise compactness over video specs
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 rp is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | Leica M10-R (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £5,200 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 40.9MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | None |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Manual focus — optical rangefinder |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | 220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 660g |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Leica M-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS RP | Leica M10-R |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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