Leica M10-Rvs Z30
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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.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
Who should buy what
Leica M10-R (2020)
- Photographers who prefer manual focus and rangefinder composition
- Leica M lens collectors and enthusiasts
Z30 (2022)
- Vloggers and content creators who don't need an EVF
- Beginners entering the Nikon Z system at the lowest price point
- Streamers who want a compact interchangeable-lens camera for desk use
- Travel and lifestyle shooters who want a compact APS-C Z body
Quick take: The leica m10-r has the highest resolution at 41mp; the z30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M10-R (2020) | Z30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,200 | £479 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.9MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus — optical rangefinder | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g | 405g body only |
| Dimensions | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-Mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M10-R | Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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