Leica
M10-R
High-resolution 40MP digital M for detail-rich documentary and landscape work.
$8,295
Launch priceReleased Jul 2020
Leica
SL3
60MP L-mount flagship with 8K video and Leica color science.
$6,995
Launch priceReleased Mar 2024
SL3 is 3.7 years newer.
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Wins
M10-R
Wins
SL3
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BSL3 has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 49)
- BSL3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 25,600)
- BSL3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BSL3 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,690,000)
- BSL3 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 20 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareM10-R
139 × 80 × 39 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
SL3
141 × 108 × 85 mm
769 g (1.70 lb / 27.13 oz)
M10-R is 2mm narrower, 28mm shorter, and 46mm thinner than SL3.
M10-R is 109 g lighter than SL3.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm M10-R · 85mm SL3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
M10-R
139 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
SL3
141 × 108 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
M10-R
139 × 39 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
SL3
141 × 85 mm
Sensor size, to scale
M10-R
35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
856 mm² area
SL3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
M10-R: mount data unavailable
SL3
✓ more lensesLeica L
80+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
M10-R
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139, 80, 39
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only M10-R supports it
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
Weight
660 g vs 769 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
SL3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.2, 108, 84.6
AF points / zones
779 vs 49 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Internal RAW video
Only SL3 supports it
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
M10-R
Pros
- ✓40MP M body
- ✓No AA filter
- ✓Classic M ergonomics
- ✓Exceptional files
Cons
- –Manual focus
- –Large files
- –No IBIS
SL3
Pros
- ✓60MP
- ✓8K video
- ✓Leica build
- ✓L-mount
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Heavy
- –Large files
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Leica M10-R
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, M10-R or SL3?
SL3 scores 9.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for M10-R — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the M10-R and SL3?
M10-R is 40.89 MP and SL3 is 60.3 MP, so the SL3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the M10-R and SL3 have in-body image stabilization?
M10-R has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while SL3 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the M10-R or the SL3?
M10-R reaches 20 fps electronic. SL3 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the M10-R and SL3?
M10-R weighs 660 g and SL3 weighs 769 g, so the M10-R is 109 g lighter.
Do the M10-R and SL3 record 4K video?
M10-R: 4K up to 60p. SL3: 8K / C8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the M10-R and SL3 weather sealed?
M10-R: Yes. SL3: Yes.
How much does each cost?
M10-R launched at $8,295 and SL3 at $6,995. The SL3 is $1,300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica press materials.