X-T1vs Leica M10-R
Fujifilm
X-T1 (2014)
Starting from £299 new
Best for Street, travel & documentary photography
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Leica
Leica M10-R (2020)
Starting from £5200 new
Best for Street, documentary, travel
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Documentary Photography — X-T1 (2014): The camera that put Fujifilm back on the map — weather sealed, a class-leading EVF, physical dials, and X-Trans colour that earned a generation of loyal fans.
Street, Documentary, Travel — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
Who should buy what
X-T1 (2014)
- Photographers entering the Fujifilm X-mount system at the lowest possible price
- Street and documentary photographers who value physical controls and OVF-like experience
- Travel photographers who want a weather-sealed compact with Fujifilm colour
- Those who prefer the original X-T1 aesthetic and smaller 16MP files
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-t1 is the most affordable; only the x-t1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T1 (2014) | Leica M10-R (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £5,200 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 40.9MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | None |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) | Manual focus — optical rangefinder |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | 660g |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 89.8 × 46.7mm | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 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, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T1 | Leica M10-R |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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