M10vs Nikon Zfc
Nikon
Nikon Zfc (2021)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters
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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.
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.
Who should buy what
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
Nikon Zfc (2021)
- Photographers who want APS-C Z quality in a retro film-camera aesthetic
- Beginners and enthusiasts attracted to tactile dial controls
- Street and travel photographers who want a compact, stylish Z body
- Anyone who wants the Nikon Z system entry point with a distinctive look
Quick take: The m10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M10 (2017) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,000 | £799 |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | — | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g (with battery) | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M10 | Nikon Zfc |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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