Street, Documentary, Travel — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
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Leica M10-R (2020)
A7R IV (2019)
Quick take: The a7r iv has the highest resolution at 61mp; the a7r iv is the most affordable; only the a7r iv is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M10-R (2020) | A7R IV (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,200 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 40.9MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | None | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Manual focus — optical rangefinder | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA) | 670 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Leica M-Mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
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