X-A7vs M10
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 — 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
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
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
Quick take: The x-a7 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | M10 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £4,000 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | — |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 660g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-A7 | M10 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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