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Leica M EV1 vs M10-R
Quick take: The Leica M EV1 has the highest resolution at 60MP; the M10-R is the most affordable; only the M10-R is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
M10-R — Street, Documentary, Travel: 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
Who should buy what
M10-R (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers who prefer manual focus and rangefinder composition
- Leica M lens collectors and enthusiasts
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Leica M EV1Leica · 2025 | M10-RLeica · 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,799 | £5,200Best |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (triple-resolution) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 60.0MPBest | 40.9MP |
| Video | None (stills-only) | No video |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (no AF motor, M-mount lenses) | Manual focus — optical rangefinder |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 5fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 244 shots (CIPA, LCD)Best | 220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 499g (with battery)Best | 660g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | — | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76x magnification | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | Fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Leica M-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) + 64GB internal | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Leica M EV1
M10-R
Portrait
5.4/10
4.8/10
Street
6.0/10
5.4/10
Travel
5.3/10
5.2/10
Wedding & Events
2.7/10
2.7/10
Documentary
2.1/10
2.3/10
Sports & Action
2.0/10
2.2/10
Landscape
6.2/10
6.2/10
Wildlife
2.0/10
2.2/10
Casual
2.5/10
2.2/10
Food
5.2/10
4.5/10
Macro
3.9/10
3.4/10
Architecture
6.7/10
5.8/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
5.3/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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