Leica M10-Rvs Z6 III
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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.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
Who should buy what
Leica M10-R (2020)
- Photographers who prefer manual focus and rangefinder composition
- Leica M lens collectors and enthusiasts
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
Quick take: The leica m10-r has the highest resolution at 41mp; the z6 iii is the most affordable; only the z6 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M10-R (2020) | Z6 III (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,200 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.9MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | None | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Manual focus — optical rangefinder | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g | 760g body only |
| Dimensions | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M10-R | Z6 III |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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