EOS RPvs M10
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 — 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 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
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
Quick take: The eos rp has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos rp is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | M10 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £4,000 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | — |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) |
| 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 (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm |
| 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 LCD, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS RP | M10 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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