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M10vs ZV-E10

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Leica M10 Leica M10 (2017) Starting from £4000 new Best for Street & Documentary View M10
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Sony ZV-E10 Sony ZV-E10 (2021) Starting from £399 new Best for Vlogging & video View ZV-E10

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.

Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly price.

↓ Full specifications below

M10 (2017)

  • Serious photographers who want to slow down
  • Street and documentary photographers
  • Leica M-mount lens owners

ZV-E10 (2021)

  • Vloggers and content creators wanting interchangeable lenses on a budget
  • Beginners moving up from a smartphone who want a proper camera for video
  • YouTubers who need a lightweight APS-C camera with a flip screen
  • ZV-1 owners who want the flexibility of swappable lenses

Quick take: The zv-e10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the zv-e10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification M10 (2017)ZV-E10 (2021)
Price £4,000 £399
Sensor 24MP Full-Frame CMOS 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS
Resolution 24.0MP 24.2MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF
Stabilisation None None (use OIS lenses)
Burst Rate 5fps 11fps
Battery Life ~220 shots (CIPA) ~440 shots (CIPA)
Weight 660g (with battery) 343g body only
Dimensions 139 × 80 × 38.5mm 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification None
Screen 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots 3.0" fully articulating 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, micro HDMI
Genre M10ZV-E10
Street
9.0
7.0
Portrait
8.5
7.0
Travel
8.5
9.0
Landscape
8.0
7.0
Astrophotography
6.5
Vlogging & Video
2.0
9.0
Sports & Action
3.0
4.0
Wildlife
3.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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