Who should buy the M10-R?

Photographers who prefer manual focus and rangefinder composition Leica M lens collectors and enthusiasts

How much does the M10-R cost in the UK?

The M10-R starts from £5200 in the UK, available across 3 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

Leica

Leica M10-R

Name: M10-R
Brand: Leica
Availability: InStock

The M10-R brought a 40.9MP sensor to the M rangefinder body — a deliberate choice for photographers who want resolution without autofocus or video complexity. The rangefinder experience demands a different approach to photography, and the M10-R rewards it.

GearFrame's Take

40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.

Starting from

£5200 new

Available at 3 retailers

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Core

Released

2020

Sensor

Full-frame CMOS 35mm

Resolution

40.9 MP

Mount

Leica M-Mount

Dimensions

139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm

Weight

660g (with battery and card)

Weather Sealed

Yes

Performance

Autofocus

Manual focus — optical rangefinder

Stabilisation

No stabilisation

Burst Rate

5fps

Battery Life

220 shots (CIPA)

Features

Video

No video

Viewfinder

Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification

Screen

3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot

Memory Cards

Single SD UHS-II

Connectivity

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C

Detailed Specs

Sensor Format

Full frame

Viewfinder Type

Optical rangefinder

Screen Type

Fixed

Touchscreen

Yes

Card Slots

Battery Life (CIPA)

220 shots

Dimensions

139 × 80 × 38mm

Weight (Grams)

660g

Autofocus Type

Manual focus only

Max Burst Rate

5.0fps

In-Body Stabilisation

Maximum Native ISO

50000

Max Video Resolution

No video

10-Bit Video

Log Profile

Built-in Microphone Input

Headphone Jack

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Who should buy this

Photographers who prefer manual focus and rangefinder composition
Leica M lens collectors and enthusiasts

GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait

4.8

Street

5.4

Travel

5.2

Wedding & Events

2.7

Documentary

2.3

Sports & Action

2.2

Landscape

6.2

Wildlife

2.2

Casual

2.2

Food

4.5

Macro

3.4

Architecture

5.8

Astrophotography

5.3

✅ Great For

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Landscape 6.2 Strong on image quality / low light, resolution and weather sealing. 40MP resolves extraordinary detail. No IBIS means a tripod is recommended for long exposures.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

📷

Casual 2.2 Held back by value for money and ease of use. Scored down: manual focus only.

⚡

Sports & Action 2.2 Held back by autofocus and burst speed. Scored down: manual focus only. Manual rangefinder focus is not suited to fast or unpredictable subjects.

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Wildlife 2.2 Held back by autofocus and burst speed. Scored down: manual focus only.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →