Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only
full-frame · 2024
Leica M10
full-frame rangefinder · 2017
Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only lands at 95 and Leica M10 at 90. That puts Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Pick Leica M10 if…
- ✓Mature system, great used market
- ✓Proven lens lineup
- ✓Often on sale
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhoto
Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body onlyCompared on the photo sub-score
Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only leads on photo (95 vs 90).
Autofocus
Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body onlyCompared on the autofocus sub-score
Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only leads on autofocus (93 vs 86).
Video
Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body onlyCompared on the video sub-score
Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only leads on video (91 vs 82).
Value for money
Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body onlySpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only more score per dollar ($4,299 vs $7,195).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only | Leica M10 |
|---|---|---|
| Format | full-frame | full-frame rangefinder |
| Release year | 2024 | 2017 |
Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
Leica M10
- +Mature system, great used market
- +Proven lens lineup
- +Often on sale
- −Older AF system
- −Heavier than modern mirrorless
- −Firmware updates trailed off
FAQ: Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only vs Leica M10
Which is better, Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only or Leica M10? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only worth the price? +
At $4,299, Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in photo.
Is Leica M10 worth the price? +
At $7,195, Leica M10 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in photo.
Does Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only or Leica M10 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for photo, Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only or Leica M10? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only — leads on photo (95 vs 90). Compared on the photo sub-score.
Which is better for autofocus, Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only or Leica M10? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only — leads on autofocus (93 vs 86). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.