• Medium format 1,350.0mm2
  • 37.5 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 41.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 50,000

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Differences

Leica S-E (Typ 006) advantages over Leica M10-R

  • Larger sensor
    Medium format vs 35mm
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility

Leica M10-R advantages over Leica S-E (Typ 006)

  • Less expensive
    $8295 vs $16900 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    38 mm vs 80 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    4 years vs 10 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    660g vs 1260g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    960 vs 32 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    50000 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • 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
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Leica S (Typ 006)

Leica S-E (Typ 006)
Leica S (Typ 006)
  • $16900
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in GPS
  • $10535
  • Medium format
Leica M10-R
Leica S (Typ 006)
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $10535
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Top deck display

Compared to Pentax 645Z

Leica S-E (Typ 006)
Pentax 645Z
  • $16900
  • Medium format
  • Built-in GPS
  • Thinner
  • $4845
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Tiltable Screen
Leica M10-R
Pentax 645Z
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen
  • $4845
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Tiltable Screen

Compared to Leica S (Typ 007)

Leica S-E (Typ 006)
Leica S (Typ 007)
  • $16900
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • $19995
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
Leica M10-R
Leica S (Typ 007)
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $19995
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Shoot 4K video

Compared to Leica M10

Leica S-E (Typ 006)
Leica M10
  • $16900
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Built-in GPS
  • $7656
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Leica M10-R
Leica M10
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Touchscreen
  • Newer
  • $7656
  • 35mm

Compared to Leica SL2

Leica S-E (Typ 006)
Leica SL2
  • $16900
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $5625
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Leica M10-R
Leica SL2
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Lighter weight
  • $5625
  • 35mm
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
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