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Leica M10 vs Sony FX3

Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
45
Overall
61
Leica M10 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Leica M10 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

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
  • Announced January 2017
  • Successor is Leica M11
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Launched February 2021
Photography Glossary

Leica M10 vs Sony FX3 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Leica M10 and Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and FX3 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M10 was launched 5 years before the FX3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M10 matches up against the FX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Sony FX3

 M10 FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Leica M10

 FX3 M10 
LaunchedFebruary 2021January 2017Newer by 49 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k1037kSharper screen (+403k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M10 and Sony FX3

 M10 FX3 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen measurements

Leica M10 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Leica M10 offers outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony FX3 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the M10 compared to the FX3.

Leica M10 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and FX3 is 75 and 62 respectively.

Leica M10 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Leica M10 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M10 and FX3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Leica M10 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica M10 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Leica M10 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M10 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M10 Portrait photography info
Sony FX3 Portrait photography info
83
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica M10 Street photography highlights
Sony FX3 Street photography highlights
69
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
great high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M10 Sports photography info
Sony FX3 Sports photography info
53
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (600 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M10 Travel photography factors
Sony FX3 Travel photography factors
57
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
better than average battery life (600 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
display is selfie friendly
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M10 Landscape photography factors
Sony FX3 Landscape photography factors
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
two card slots
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M10 Vlogging info
Sony FX3 Vlogging info
9
no video
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
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Leica M10 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M10 and Sony FX3
 Leica M10Sony FX3
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model type Leica M10 Sony FX3
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-18 2021-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5952 x 3992 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 50000 102400
Max enhanced ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Sony E
Total lenses 59 187
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 716 grams (1.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 86 85
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 13.4
DXO Low light rating 2133 3900
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 600 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Single Two
Pricing at release $7,595 $3,900