Leica M10-Rvs Now Gen 3
Leica
Leica M10-R (2020)
Starting from £5200 new
Best for Street, documentary, travel
View Leica M10-R
VS
Polaroid
Now Gen 3 (2024)
Starting from £120 new
Best for Classic Polaroid fans & square-print lovers
View Now Gen 3
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary, Travel — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
Classic Polaroid Fans & Square-Print Lovers — Now Gen 3 (2024): The definitive modern Polaroid. Autofocus, USB-C, and full-sized square prints — classic Polaroid experience, updated for today.
Who should buy what
Leica M10-R (2020)
- Photographers who prefer manual focus and rangefinder composition
- Leica M lens collectors and enthusiasts
Now Gen 3 (2024)
- Anyone who wants the classic full-sized square Polaroid print experience
- Instax users who prefer Polaroid's dreamy colour palette and white border
- Party hosts and event photographers who want iconic-looking keepsakes
- Previous Polaroid Now owners upgrading to the Gen 3's improved autofocus
Quick take: The now gen 3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M10-R (2020) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,200 | £120 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| Resolution | 40.9MP | — |
| Video | None | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Manual focus — optical rangefinder | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | None | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | 660g | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | N/A |
| Mount | Leica M-Mount | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M10-R | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — |
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