M10vs A6100
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, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The a6100 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a6100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M10 (2017) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,000 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | — | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g (with battery) | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M10 | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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