MP 0.72vs RX100 VI
Leica
MP 0.72 (2003)
Starting from £4850 new
Best for Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography — MP 0.72 (2003): The purist's Leica — a fully mechanical 35mm rangefinder with no electronics bar the meter. Still built by hand in Wetzlar. The most honest camera ever made.
Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
Who should buy what
MP 0.72 (2003)
- Serious film photographers who want the finest rangefinder ever made
- Street and documentary photographers who shoot Kodak Tri-X or HP5
- Leica M-mount collectors and long-term lens owners
- Photographers who value mechanical precision over electronic convenience
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Quick take: The rx100 vi is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | MP 0.72 (2003) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,850 | £700 |
| Sensor | 35mm film | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.1MP |
| Video | — | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | — | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | ~1fps (manual film advance) | 24fps |
| Battery Life | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 600g (body only) | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138 × 77 × 38mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | None | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | None | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | MP 0.72 | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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