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Leica M10-R vs Nikon D5

The Leica M10-R and the Nikon D5 are two digital cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in July 2020 and January 2016. The M10-R is a rangefinder-focusing mirrorless camera, while the D5 is a DSLR. Both cameras are equipped with a full frame sensor. The Leica has a resolution of 40.9 megapixels, whereas the Nikon provides 20.7 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Leica M10-R
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Leica M10-R   Nikon D5
Rangefinder camera Digital single lens reflex
Leica M mount lenses Nikon F mount lenses
40.9 MP – Full Frame sensor 20.7 MP – Full Frame sensor
no Video 4K/30p Video
ISO 100-50,000 ISO 100-102,400 (50 - 3,280,000)
Optical viewfinder Optical viewfinder
3.0" LCD – 1037k dots 3.2" LCD – 2359k dots
Fixed touchscreen Fixed touchscreen
4.5 shutter flaps per second 14 shutter flaps per second
Weathersealed bodyWeathersealed body
210 shots per battery charge3780 shots per battery charge
139 x 80 x 39 mm, 660 g 160 x 159 x 92 mm, 1415 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Leica M10-R and the Nikon D5? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Leica M10-R and the Nikon D5 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The M10-R can be obtained in two different colors (black, silver), while the D5 is only available in black.

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Comparison M10-R or D5 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Nikon D5 is considerably larger (129 percent) than the Leica M10-R. Moreover, the D5 is substantially heavier (114 percent) than the M10-R. In this context, it is worth noting that both cameras are splash and dust-proof and can, hence, be used in inclement weather conditions or harsh environments.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. Both cameras have similarly sized sensors, but DSLRs have a larger flange-to-focal plane distance than mirrorless cameras, which imposes contraints on the optical engineering process and generally leads to bigger and heavier lenses. You can compare the optics available for the two cameras in the Leica M Lens Catalog (M10-R) and the Nikon Lens Catalog (D5).

Concerning battery life, the M10-R gets 210 shots out of its Leica BP-SCL5 battery, while the D5 can take 3780 images on a single charge of its Nikon EN-EL18a power pack. As can be seen in the images above, the D5 has a battery grip built in. This facilitates image-taking in portrait orientation and gives it additional battery power.

The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, you can move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.

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Body Specifications
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Leica M10-R 139 mm 80 mm 39 mm 660 g 210 i Jul 2020 US$ 8 299ebay.com
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Nikon D5 160 mm 159 mm 92 mm 1415 g 3780 i Jan 2016 US$ 6 499ebay.com
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Canon 1D X Mark II 158 mm 168 mm 83 mm 1530 g 1210 i Feb 2016 US$ 5 999ebay.com
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Leica M Typ 240 139 mm 80 mm 42 mm 680 g 500 i Sep 2012 US$ 6 949ebay.com
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Leica M-E Typ 240 139 mm 80 mm 42 mm 680 g 500 i Jun 2019 US$ 3 999ebay.com
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Leica M Typ 262 139 mm 80 mm 42 mm 680 g 400 i Nov 2015 US$ 5 195ebay.com
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Leica M9 139 mm 80 mm 37 mm 585 g 550 i Sep 2009 US$ 7 999ebay.com
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Leica M10 139 mm 80 mm 39 mm 660 g 210 i Jan 2017 US$ 6 599ebay.com
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Leica M10-P 139 mm 80 mm 39 mm 660 g 210 i Aug 2018 US$ 7 999ebay.com
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Leica M11 139 mm 80 mm 39 mm 640 g 700 i Jan 2022 US$ 8 999 amazon.com
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Leica Q2 130 mm 80 mm 92 mm 718 g 370 i Mar 2019 US$ 4 999 amazon.com
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Leica SL 147 mm 104 mm 39 mm 847 g 400 i Oct 2015 US$ 7 449ebay.com
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Leica SL2 146 mm 107 mm 42 mm 953 g 370 i Nov 2019 US$ 5 999 amazon.com
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Nikon D4S 160 mm 157 mm 91 mm 1350 g 3020 i Feb 2014 US$ 6 499ebay.com
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Nikon D6 160 mm 163 mm 92 mm 1270 g 3580 i Feb 2020 US$ 6 499 amazon.com
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Nikon D610 141 mm 113 mm 82 mm 850 g 900 i Oct 2013 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Nikon D750 141 mm 113 mm 78 mm 750 g 1230 i Sep 2014 US$ 2 299ebay.com
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Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The D5 was launched at a somewhat lower price (by 22 percent) than the M10-R, which makes it more attractive for photographers on a tight budget. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Both cameras under consideration feature a full frame sensor, but their sensors differ slightly in size. They nevertheless have the same format factor of 1.0. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Leica M10-R and Nikon D5 sensor measures

Despite having a slightly smaller sensor, the Leica M10-R offers a higher resolution of 40.9 megapixels, compared with 20.7 MP of the Nikon D5. This megapixels advantage comes at the cost of a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 4.57μm versus 6.44μm for the D5). However, it should be noted that the M10-R is much more recent (by 4 years and 6 months) than the D5, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that make it possible to gather light more efficiently. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the M10-R has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Leica M10-R implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the M10-R for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 39.3 x 26 inches or 99.9 x 66 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 31.5 x 20.8 inches or 79.9 x 52.8 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 26.2 x 17.3 inches or 66.6 x 44 cm. The corresponding values for the Nikon D5 are 27.9 x 18.6 inches or 71 x 47.1 cm for good quality, 22.4 x 14.8 inches or 56.8 x 37.7 cm for very good quality, and 18.6 x 12.4 inches or 47.3 x 31.4 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Leica M10-R has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 50000. The corresponding ISO settings for the Nikon D5 are ISO 100 to ISO 102400, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 50-3280000.

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

M10-R versus D5 MP

For many cameras, data on sensor performance has been reported by DXO Mark. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Leica M10-R Full Frame 40.9 7864 5200i25.314.3292495
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Nikon D5 Full Frame 20.7 5588 37124K/30p25.112.3234388
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Canon 1D X Mark II Full Frame 20.0 5472 36484K/60p24.113.5320788
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Leica M Typ 240 Full Frame 23.7 5952 39761080/25p24.013.3186084
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Leica M-E Typ 240 Full Frame 23.7 5952 39761080/25p25.214.2282194
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Leica M Typ 262 Full Frame 23.7 5952 3976i24.813.7247890
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Leica M9 Full Frame 18.1 5212 3472i22.511.788469
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Leica M10 Full Frame 23.8 5952 3992i24.413.2213386
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Leica M10-P Full Frame 23.8 5952 3992i25.114.1273993
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Leica M11 Full Frame 60.3 9528 6328i26.314.83376100
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Leica Q2 Full Frame 46.7 8368 55844K/30p26.413.5249196
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Leica SL Full Frame 24.0 6000 40004K/30p25.013.4182188
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Leica SL2 Full Frame 46.7 8368 55844K/60p25.314.3286695
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Nikon D4S Full Frame 16.2 4928 32801080/60p24.413.3307489
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Nikon D6 Full Frame 20.7 5568 37124K/30p25.314.3288695
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Nikon D610 Full Frame 24.2 6016 40161080/30p25.114.4292594
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Nikon D750 Full Frame 24.2 6016 40161080/60p24.814.5295693
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. The D5 indeed provides for movie recording, while the M10-R does not. The highest resolution format that the D5 can use is 4K/30p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The M10-R and the D5 are similar in the sense that both have an optical viewfinder. The latter is useful for getting a clear image for framing even in brightly lit environments. The viewfinders of both cameras offer the same field of view (100%), but the viewfinder of the M10-R has a higher magnification than the one of the D5 (0.73x vs 0.72x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Leica M10-R, the Nikon D5, and comparable cameras.

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Leica M10-Roptical i3.0 / 1037 fixed i 1/4000s 4.5/s i i
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Nikon D5optical i3.2 / 2359 fixed i 1/8000s 14.0/s i i
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Canon 1D X Mark IIoptical i3.2 / 1620 fixed i 1/8000s 16.0/s i i
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Leica M Typ 240optical i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Leica M-E Typ 240optical i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Leica M Typ 262optical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Leica M9optical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 2.0/s i i
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Leica M10optical i3.0 / 1037 fixed i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Leica M10-Poptical i3.0 / 1037 fixed i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Leica M11optical i3.0 / 2333 fixed i 1/4000s 4.5/s i i
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Leica Q23680 i3.0 / 1040 fixed i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
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Leica SL4400 i3.0 / 1040 fixed i 1/8000s 11.0/s i i
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Leica SL25760 i3.2 / 2100 fixed i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Nikon D4Soptical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/8000s 11.0/s i i
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Nikon D6optical i3.2 / 2359 fixed i 1/8000s 14.0/s i i
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Nikon D610optical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 6.0/s i i
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Nikon D750optical i3.2 / 1229 tilting i 1/4000s 6.0/s i i
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One feature that is present on the D5, but is missing on the M10-R is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.

The Leica M10-R and the Nikon D5 both have an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The M10-R writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the D5 uses Compact Flash or XQD cards. The D5 features dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. In contrast, the M10-R only has one slot.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Leica M10-R and Nikon D5 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Leica M10-Rii / iiiiiiii
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Nikon D5istereo / monoiimini3.0iii
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Canon 1D X Mark IIimono / monoiimini3.0iii
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Leica M Typ 240istereo / monoiii2.0iii
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Leica M-E Typ 240imono / iiii2.0iii
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Leica M Typ 262ii / iiii2.0iii
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Leica M9ii / iiii2.0iii
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Leica M10ii / iiiiiiii
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Leica M10-Pii / iiiiiiii
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Leica M11ii / iiii3.2iii
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Leica Q2istereo / monoiiiiiii
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Leica SListereo / monoiifull3.0iii
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Leica SL2istereo / monoiifull3.1iii
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Nikon D4Simono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D6istereo / monoiimini3.1iii
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Nikon D610imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D750istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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It is notable that the M10-R offers wifi support, while the D5 does not. Wifi can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location.

Studio photographers will appreciate that the Nikon D5 (unlike the M10-R) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.

Both the M10-R and the D5 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The D5 was replaced by the Nikon D6, while the M10-R does not have a direct successor. Further information on the features and operation of the M10-R and D5 can be found, respectively, in the Leica M10-R Manual (free pdf) or the online Nikon D5 Manual.

Review summary

So how do things add up? Is the Leica M10-R better than the Nikon D5 or vice versa? A synthesis of the relative strong points of each of the models is listed below.

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Reasons to prefer the Leica M10-R:

  • More detail: Offers more megapixels (40.9 vs 20.7MP) with a 41% higher linear resolution.
  • Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.73x vs 0.72x).
  • More compact: Is smaller (139x80mm vs 160x159mm) and thus needs less room in the bag.
  • Less heavy: Is lighter (by 755g or 53 percent) and hence easier to carry around.
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • More prestigious: Has the Leica luxury appeal, which ensures a high resale price.
  • More modern: Reflects 4 years and 6 months of technical progress since the D5 launch.

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Arguments in favor of the Nikon D5:

  • Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
  • Broader imaging potential: Can capture not only stills but also 4K/30p video.
  • Easier setting verification: Features a control panel on top to check shooting parameters.
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.2" vs 3.0") for image review and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (2359k vs 1037k dots).
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/4000s) to freeze action.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (14 vs 4.5 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • More portrait friendly: Features an integrated vertical grip for easier portrait shooting.
  • Longer lasting: Gets more shots (3780 versus 210) out of a single battery charge.
  • Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
  • Greater peace of mind: Features a second card slot as a backup in case of memory card failure.
  • More affordable: Was released into a lower priced segment (22 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More heavily discounted: Has been around for much longer (launched in January 2016).

If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the D5 is the clear winner of the contest (13 : 8 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

M10-R 08:13 D5

In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance when actually working with the M10-R or the D5. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased.

Expert reviews

This is why expert reviews are important. The following table reports the overall ratings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Leica M10-R4.5/5..4/5....4/5 Jul 2020 US$ 8 299ebay.com
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Nikon D5....4/589/1004.5/55/5 Jan 2016 US$ 6 499ebay.com
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Canon 1D X Mark II....4.5/589/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2016 US$ 5 999ebay.com
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Leica M Typ 2404/5......4/5.. Sep 2012 US$ 6 949ebay.com
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Leica M-E Typ 240............ Jun 2019 US$ 3 999ebay.com
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Leica M Typ 262............ Nov 2015 US$ 5 195ebay.com
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Leica M9........4.5/5.. Sep 2009 US$ 7 999ebay.com
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Leica M104.5/5......4/54.5/5 Jan 2017 US$ 6 599ebay.com
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Leica M10-P....3/5....4/5 Aug 2018 US$ 7 999ebay.com
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Leica M114.5/5..4.5/5..4.5/54.5/5 Jan 2022 US$ 8 999 amazon.com
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Leica Q2....4.5/584/1004.5/54/5 Mar 2019 US$ 4 999 amazon.com
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Leica SL4/5..4/584/1004.5/54/5 Oct 2015 US$ 7 449ebay.com
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Leica SL24/5..4.5/5..4.5/54/5 Nov 2019 US$ 5 999 amazon.com
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Nikon D4S5/5......4.5/54.5/5 Feb 2014 US$ 6 499ebay.com
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Nikon D6....4/5..4.5/54.5/5 Feb 2020 US$ 6 499 amazon.com
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Nikon D6104/5+ +..87/1004.5/54.5/5 Oct 2013 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Nikon D7505/5+ +4/590/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2014 US$ 2 299ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.

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Specifications: Leica M10-R vs Nikon D5

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Leica M10-R Nikon D5
Camera Type Rangefinder camera Digital single lens reflex
Camera Lens Leica M mount lenses Nikon F mount lenses
Launch Date July 2020 January 2016
Launch Price USD 8,299 USD 6,499
Sensor Specs Leica M10-R Nikon D5
Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format Full Frame Sensor Full Frame Sensor
Sensor Size 35.8 x 23.9 mm 35.9 x 23.9 mm
Sensor Area 855.62 mm2 858.01 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 43 mm 43.1 mm
Crop Factor 1.0x 1.0x
Sensor Resolution 40.9 Megapixels 20.7 Megapixels
Image Resolution 7864 x 5200 pixels 5588 x 3712 pixels
Pixel Pitch 4.57 μm 6.44 μm
Pixel Density 4.78 MP/cm2 2.42 MP/cm2
Moiré control no AA filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability no Video 4K/30p Video
ISO Setting 100 - 50,000 ISO 100 - 102,400 ISO
ISO Boost no Enhancement 50 - 3,280,000 ISO
Image Processor Maestro II EXPEED 5
DXO Sensor Quality (score) .. 88
DXO Color Depth (bits) .. 25.1
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) .. 12.3
DXO Low Light (ISO) .. 2343
Screen Specs Leica M10-R Nikon D5
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder Optical viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.73x 0.72x
Top-Level Screen no Top Display Control Panel
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.2inch
LCD Resolution 1037k dots 2359k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Fixed screen
Touch Input Touchscreen Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Leica M10-R Nikon D5
Focus System Manual Focus Phase-detect AF
Manual Focusing AidFocus Peakingno Peaking Feature
Continuous Shooting 4.5 shutter flaps/s 14 shutter flaps/s
Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inIntervalometer built-in
Fill Flash no On-Board Flash no On-Board Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards CF or XQD cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Dual card slots
Connectivity Specs Leica M10-R Nikon D5
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
Studio Flash no PC Sync PC Sync socket
USB Connector no USB USB 3.0
HDMI Port no HDMI mini HDMI
Microphone Port no MIC socket External MIC port
Headphone Socket no Headphone port Headphone port
Wifi Support Wifi built-in no Wifi
Body Specs Leica M10-R Nikon D5
Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodyWeathersealed body
Battery Type Leica BP-SCL5 Nikon EN-EL18a
Battery Life (CIPA)210 shots per charge3780 shots per charge
Body Dimensions 139 x 80 x 39 mm
(5.5 x 3.1 x 1.5 in)
160 x 159 x 92 mm
(6.3 x 6.3 x 3.6 in)
Camera Weight 660 g (23.3 oz) 1415 g (49.9 oz)
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