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M10-R vs A5000
Quick take: The M10-R has the highest resolution at 41MP; the A5000 is the most affordable; only the M10-R is weather sealed.
Where the M10-R wins
- Resolution: 40.9MP
- Burst Rate: 5fps
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Portrait: 4.8 vs 4.3
- Landscape: 6.2 vs 4.7
Where the A5000 wins
- Cheaper new: £78 vs £8,587
- Battery Life: ~420 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 269g (with battery)
- Street: 6.5 vs 5.4
- Travel: 6.1 vs 5.0
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- M10-R 139 × 80 × 38 mm · 660 g
- A5000 110 × 63 × 36 mm · 269 g
The A5000 is 29 mm narrower, 17 mm shorter, 2 mm slimmer and 391 g lighter than the M10-R.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
M10-R — Street, Documentary, Travel: 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
Who should buy what
M10-R (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers who prefer manual focus and rangefinder composition
- Leica M lens collectors and enthusiasts
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | M10-RLeica · 2020 | A5000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,587 | £78 usedBest |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.9MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | No video | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 |
| Autofocus | Manual focus — optical rangefinder | 25-point contrast AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 5fpsBest | 3.5fps |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 660g (with battery and card) | 269g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Leica M-Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
M10-R
A5000
Portrait
4.8/10
4.3/10
Street
5.4/10
6.5/10
Travel
5.0/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
2.7/10
2.6/10
Documentary
2.3/10
3.5/10
Sports & Action
2.2/10
3.1/10
Landscape
6.2/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
2.2/10
4.2/10
Casual
2.2/10
4.3/10
Food
4.5/10
5.2/10
Macro
3.4/10
4.7/10
Architecture
5.8/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
5.3/10
4.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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