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M10-R vs M11
Quick take: The M11 has the highest resolution at 60MP; the M10-R is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
M10-R — Street, Documentary, Travel: 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
M11 — Rangefinder Enthusiasts & Collectors: 60MP of full-frame resolution in the thinnest digital M ever made — the M11 is the definitive expression of Leica's rangefinder tradition.
Who should buy what
M10-R (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers who prefer manual focus and rangefinder composition
- Leica M lens collectors and enthusiasts
M11 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- Rangefinder photographers who want the pinnacle of the M system
- M10-R owners upgrading to the BSI sensor and simplified base plate
- Collectors and enthusiasts who want the most refined digital Leica M ever made
- Photographers who want to slow down and shoot with intention
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | M10-RLeica · 2020 | M11Leica · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,200Best | £8,200 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) |
| Resolution | 40.9MP | 60.0MPBest |
| Video | No video | No video |
| Autofocus | Manual focus — optical rangefinder | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 5fpsBest | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA) | 700 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 660g (with battery and card) | 530g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Leica M-Mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
M10-R
M11
Portrait
4.8/10
5.2/10
Street
5.4/10
5.8/10
Travel
5.0/10
5.6/10
Wedding & Events
2.7/10
3.2/10
Documentary
2.3/10
2.7/10
Sports & Action
2.2/10
2.3/10
Landscape
6.2/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
2.2/10
2.4/10
Casual
2.2/10
2.4/10
Food
4.5/10
4.9/10
Macro
3.4/10
3.7/10
Architecture
5.8/10
6.6/10
Astrophotography
5.3/10
5.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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