Street, Documentary, Travel — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
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Leica M10-R (2020)
Leica SL2 (2019)
Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the leica sl2 is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M10-R (2020) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,200 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 40.9MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | None | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Manual focus — optical rangefinder | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 20fps |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Leica M-Mount | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
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