M10vs ZV-E10 II
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.
Youtube & Content Creation — ZV-E10 II (2024): Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
Who should buy what
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
ZV-E10 II (2024)
- Content creators who want improved AF and 4K/60p over the ZV-E10
- Vloggers who need subject tracking and a flip screen on a tight budget
- ZV-E10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade in autofocus performance
- Beginners who want the best value Sony APS-C vlogging camera available
Quick take: The zv-e10 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the zv-e10 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M10 (2017) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,000 | £679 |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | — | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | None | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 660g (with battery) | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M10 | ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| YouTube & Vlogging | — | |
| Short-form Video | — | |
| Travel Vlogging | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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