M10vs Leica M10-R
Leica
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 — M10 (2017): The M10 returned Leica to its roots — thinner, cleaner, and video-free by design. The 24MP sensor is the perfect resolution for a manual-focus rangefinder. The simplified control layout respects the M tradition without digital clutter. A camera for photographers who want to slow down and engage with every frame. One of the most satisfying cameras to use — assuming you have M-mount glass to pair with it.
Street, Documentary, Travel — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
Who should buy what
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
Leica M10-R (2020)
- Photographers who prefer manual focus and rangefinder composition
- Leica M lens collectors and enthusiasts
Quick take: The leica m10-r has the highest resolution at 41mp; the m10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M10 (2017) | Leica M10-R (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,000 | £5,200 |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 40.9MP |
| Video | — | None |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | Manual focus — optical rangefinder |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g (with battery) | 660g |
| Dimensions | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Leica M-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M10 | Leica M10-R |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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