Leica M10-Rvs Q
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, Documentary, Travel — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
Street, Travel & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
Who should buy what
Leica M10-R (2020)
- Photographers who prefer manual focus and rangefinder composition
- Leica M lens collectors and enthusiasts
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
Quick take: The leica m10-r has the highest resolution at 41mp; the q is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M10-R (2020) | Q (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,200 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.9MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | None | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus — optical rangefinder | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g | 640g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Leica M-Mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C | Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M10-R | Q |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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