Leica M10-Rvs ZV-E10
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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.
Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly price.
Who should buy what
Leica M10-R (2020)
- Photographers who prefer manual focus and rangefinder composition
- Leica M lens collectors and enthusiasts
ZV-E10 (2021)
- Vloggers and content creators wanting interchangeable lenses on a budget
- Beginners moving up from a smartphone who want a proper camera for video
- YouTubers who need a lightweight APS-C camera with a flip screen
- ZV-1 owners who want the flexibility of swappable lenses
Quick take: The leica m10-r has the highest resolution at 41mp; the zv-e10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M10-R (2020) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,200 | £399 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.9MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus — optical rangefinder | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M10-R | ZV-E10 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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