Leica has moved well beyond the 24MP sensor format with the M10-R ($8,295, body only), its second high-resolution model, and first with a color image sensor. Like the M10 Monochrom, it captures photos at 40MP, and does so using a body style that's largely unchanged by time. It's only $300 more than the standard edition M10, and includes improvements to the body as well as the updated image sensor, making it a compelling alternative.The High-Resolution M Rangefinder camera fans have several M10 models to choose from. Most are built around the same 24MP full-frame sensor. It's used in the base model M10, the premium M10-P, and the screen-free M10-D. The M10-R has a new imager, a color version of the 40MP sensor used in the M10 Monochrom. Full-frame cameras fall largely into two buckets: models with sensors in the 24MP range, and high-resolution cameras that go as high as 60MP. The extra pixels are beneficial—you get more room to crop, and a sensor that's a few years newer in design...
The Leica M10-R puts a brand-new, 40MP image sensor into an absolutely classic body design, resulting in a compelling camera for rangefinder devotees.
40MP full-frame sensor; Optical viewfinder with rangefinder focus; Head-turning looks; Dust and splash resistance; Nearly silent mechanical shutter; Add-on EVF available; Built-in Wi-Fi
Expensive; Omits video support; Manual focus isn't for everyone