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Canon R5 vs Leica M10

Portability
59
Imaging
79
Features
90
Overall
83
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Leica M10 front
Portability
75
Imaging
72
Features
45
Overall
61

Canon R5 vs Leica M10 Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Released July 2020
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
  • Replacement is Leica M11
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Canon R5 vs Leica M10 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon R5 and Leica M10, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and M10 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The R5 was brought out 3 years after the M10 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the R5 grades versus the M10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Leica M10

 R5 M10 
IntroducedJuly 2020January 2017More modern by 43 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1037kClearer screen (+1063k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Canon R5

 M10 R5 

Common features in the Canon R5 and Leica M10

 R5 M10 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Canon R5 vs Leica M10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon R5 offers exterior dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Leica M10 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the R5 against the M10.

Canon R5 vs Leica M10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and M10 is 59 and 75 respectively.

Canon R5 vs Leica M10 top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 vs Leica M10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R5 and M10.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon R5 to give you more detail having its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent R5 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon R5 vs Leica M10 sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Leica M10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 vs Leica M10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 Portrait photography factors
Leica M10 Portrait photography factors
87
has manual focus
fantastic MP (45MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
83
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 Street photography details
Leica M10 Street photography details
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
68
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
great high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 Sports photography advice
Leica M10 Sports photography advice
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (45MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
low battery power (320 shots)
52
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery (210 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R5 Travel photography highlights
Leica M10 Travel photography highlights
67
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
fantastic MP (45MP)
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (320 per charge)
57
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
bad battery (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 Landscape photography features
Leica M10 Landscape photography features
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (45 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
low battery power (320 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R5
Vlogging with Leica M10
79
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video res high (8192 x 4320 pixels)
has external mic port
9
no video
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Canon R5 vs Leica M10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Leica M10
 Canon EOS R5Leica M10
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS R5 Leica M10
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-07-09 2017-01-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X 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 45 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 8192 x 5464 5952 x 3992
Maximum native ISO 51200 50000
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Leica M
Total lenses 17 59
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 8192x4320 (30p/​24/​23.98p) 7680x4320 (30p/​23.98p) |4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) |3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) -
Maximum video resolution 8192x4320 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 738 grams (1.63 pounds) 660 grams (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 86
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2133
Other
Battery life 320 photos 210 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual 1
Pricing at launch $3,899 $7,595