Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica M10-R→Leica MP 0.72
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The MP 0.72 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Leica M10-R. Spend the money on glass instead.
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M10-R | MP 0.72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | -1.0 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Landscape | -1.0 | ||
| Casual | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica M10-R | MP 0.72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,200 | £4,850 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2003 | ↓ |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 35mm film | |
| Resolution | 41MP | — | |
| Video | None | — | |
| Autofocus | Manual focus — optical rangefinder | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder | |
| Stabilisation | None | — | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | ~1fps (manual film advance) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA) | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only | |
| Weight | 660g | 600g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | None | |
| Mount | Leica M-Mount | Leica M-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) |
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