X-A7vs Leica M10-R
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Leica M10-R (2020)
Starting from £5200 new
Best for Street, documentary, travel
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Street, Documentary, Travel — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
Who should buy what
X-A7 (2019)
- Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
- Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
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 x-a7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | Leica M10-R (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £5,200 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 40.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | None |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Manual focus — optical rangefinder |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 660g |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-A7 | Leica M10-R |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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