• 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 50 - 50,000
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 41.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 50,000

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Differences

Leica SL (Typ 601) advantages over Leica M10-R

  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (DCI) vs No
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Leica M10-R advantages over Leica SL (Typ 601)

  • Newer
    4 years vs 9 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More pixels
    41.0 vs 24.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    960 vs 60 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

  • Superb build quality; Amazing EVF; Great image quality from RAW files; Good high ISO performance; Very good dynamic range; Very low shutter lag; Fast AF on stationary objects; Class-leading ~11 fps burst mode; 4K DCI and UHD video; Full HD up to 120p. Built-in Wi-Fi and GPS; Dual card slots; Decent battery life for its class.

  • Big for a full-frame mirrorless camera; Very slow buffer clearing; Contrast-detect AF system struggles with moving subjects; In-camera JPEGs are muted and dull; Very limited native lens selection (but supports many other Leica lenses via adapters); Expensive.

  • Read our Leica SL (Typ 601) Review

The Competition

Compared to Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Leica SL (Typ 601)
Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
  • $3999
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $7595
  • 35mm

Compare Leica SL (Typ 601) vs Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Leica M10-R
Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $7595
  • 35mm
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Leica M10-R vs Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Compared to Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Leica SL (Typ 601)
Leica M-D (Typ 262)
  • $3999
  • 35mm
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking
  • $5995
  • 35mm

Compare Leica SL (Typ 601) vs Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Leica M10-R
Leica M-D (Typ 262)
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking
  • $5995
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive

Compare Leica M10-R vs Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Compared to Leica M10

Leica SL (Typ 601)
Leica M10
  • $3999
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $7452
  • 35mm
  • Longer exposure

Compare Leica SL (Typ 601) vs Leica M10

Leica M10-R
Leica M10
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Touchscreen
  • Newer
  • $7452
  • 35mm

Compare Leica M10-R vs Leica M10

Compared to Sony A9

Leica SL (Typ 601)
Sony A9
  • $3999
  • 35mm
  • Built-in GPS
  • Top deck display
  • $2995
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica SL (Typ 601) vs Sony A9

Leica M10-R
Sony A9
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • Newer
  • $2995
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica M10-R vs Sony A9

Compared to Leica SL2

Leica SL (Typ 601)
Leica SL2
  • $3999
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $6395
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica SL (Typ 601) vs Leica SL2

Leica M10-R
Leica SL2
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Lighter weight
  • $6395
  • 35mm
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video

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