M10vs Z50
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.
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
Who should buy what
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Quick take: The m10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M10 (2017) | Z50 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,000 | £499 |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | — | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g (with battery) | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M10 | Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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