Leica M10-Rvs A7C II
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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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
Leica M10-R (2020)
- Photographers who prefer manual focus and rangefinder composition
- Leica M lens collectors and enthusiasts
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The leica m10-r has the highest resolution at 41mp; the a7c ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M10-R (2020) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,200 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.9MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | None | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Manual focus — optical rangefinder | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M10-R | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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