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Canon R vs Leica M10

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
88
Overall
82
Canon EOS R front
 
Leica M10 front
Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
45
Overall
61

Canon R vs Leica M10 Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Introduced September 2018
Leica M10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Later Model is Leica M11
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Canon R vs Leica M10 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon R and Leica M10, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the R (30MP) and M10 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R was revealed 20 months later than the M10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the R grades versus the M10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Leica M10

 R M10 
IntroducedSeptember 2018January 2017More recent by 20 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1037kSharper screen (+1063k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Canon R

 M10 R 

Common features in the Canon R and Leica M10

 R M10 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Canon R vs Leica M10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon R enjoys exterior dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Leica M10 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the R compared to the M10.

Canon R vs Leica M10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the R and M10 is 62 and 75 respectively.

Canon R vs Leica M10 top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Leica M10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R and M10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon R to give you more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The younger R should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R vs Leica M10 sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Leica M10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Leica M10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R
Portrait photography with Leica M10
86
focusing manually
resolution is high (30MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
83
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R
Street photography with Leica M10
73
screen articulates
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (40,000)
no image stabilization
69
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
above average ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R Sports photography info
Leica M10 Sports photography info
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is high (30 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (370 shots)
53
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (210 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R as a Travel photography camera
Leica M10 as a Travel photography camera
73
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
resolution is high (30 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (370 per charge)
57
decent megapixels (24MP)
bad battery (210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography highlights
Leica M10 Landscape photography highlights
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
resolution is high (30MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (40,000)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (370 CIPA)
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (210 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R Vlogging features
Leica M10 Vlogging features
73
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
no image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon R vs Leica M10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Leica M10
 Canon EOS RLeica M10
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS R Leica M10
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-09-05 2017-01-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6720 x 4480 5952 x 3992
Maximum native ISO 40000 50000
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 5655 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Leica M
Amount of lenses 17 59
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) none
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 660 grams (1.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 89 86
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 13.3
DXO Low light score 2742 2133
Other
Battery life 370 images 210 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $2,299 $7,595