Street, Documentary, Travel — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
Youtube & Content Creation — ZV-E10 II (2024): Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
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Leica M10-R (2020)
ZV-E10 II (2024)
Quick take: The leica m10-r has the highest resolution at 41mp; the zv-e10 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M10-R (2020) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,200 | £679 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.9MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | None | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Manual focus — optical rangefinder | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | None | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 660g | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle 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, headphone jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M10-R | ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube & Vlogging | — | |
| Short-form Video | — | |
| Travel Vlogging | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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