M10vs Sigma fp
Sigma
Sigma fp (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers
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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.
Creative Filmmakers & Experimental Photographers — Sigma fp (2019): The smallest full-frame camera in the world — Cinema DNG RAW and L-mount flexibility in a pocket-sized body that rewards creative shooters.
Who should buy what
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
Sigma fp (2019)
- Filmmakers who want the world's smallest full-frame camera as a B or C camera
- Experimental photographers who want to build a unique, modular setup
- L-mount photographers who want an ultra-compact full-frame body
- Anyone who wants a conversation-starting camera that delivers serious results
Quick take: The sigma fp has the highest resolution at 25mp; the sigma fp is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M10 (2017) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,000 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | — | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | Contrast-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) | 422g body only |
| Dimensions | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | None |
| 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 + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M10 | Sigma fp |
|---|---|---|
| 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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