M10vs Sigma fp L
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Sigma fp L (2021)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary 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.
High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters — Sigma fp L (2021): 61MP and phase-detect AF in the world's smallest full-frame body — the fp L is the most capable iteration of Sigma's extraordinary compact.
Who should buy what
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
Sigma fp L (2021)
- Commercial photographers who want 61MP in the world's smallest full-frame body
- Filmmakers using the fp L as a high-resolution cinema camera
- fp owners who need more resolution for large-format printing
- L-mount photographers who want extreme resolution in an ultra-compact form
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the sigma fp l is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M10 (2017) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,000 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | — | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g (with battery) | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M10 | Sigma fp L |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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