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M10 vs M11 Monochrom
Quick take: The M11 Monochrom has the highest resolution at 60MP; the M10 is the most affordable; only the M11 Monochrom is weather sealed.
Where the M10 wins
- Portrait: 4.2 vs 3.2
- Travel: 4.3 vs 3.6
- Food: 3.5 vs 3.0
Where the M11 Monochrom wins
- Price: £8,500
- Resolution: 60.3MP
- Battery Life: ~700 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 530g (body only)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- M10 139 × 80 × 38 mm · 660 g
- M11 Monochrom 139 × 80 × 38 mm · 530 g
The M10 is 130 g heavier than the M11 Monochrom.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
M10 — Street & Documentary: The M10 returned Leica to its roots — thinner, cleaner, and video-free by design. The 24MP sensor is the perfect resolution for a manual-focus rangefinder. The simplified control layout respects the M tradition without digital clutter. A camera for photographers who want to slow down and engage with every frame. One of the most satisfying cameras to use — assuming you have M-mount glass to pair with it.
M11 Monochrom — Black & White Photography: The M11 Monochrom is the finest black-and-white camera in the world. A 60MP sensor with no colour filter array produces sharpness and tonal depth no colour camera can match — combined with extended high-ISO performance. Manual focus, no video, and an extraordinary price make it a specialist instrument, but for dedicated B&W photographers it is unmatched.
Who should buy what
M10 (2017)
is the right camera for you if…
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
M11 Monochrom (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Dedicated black-and-white photographers who demand the finest possible monochrome files
- Fine art and documentary photographers who work exclusively in B&W
- Leica M system users who want maximum monochrome image quality
- Astrophotographers — monochrome sensors excel at capturing fine star detail
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | M10Leica · 2017 | M11 MonochromLeica · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,516 | £8,500Best |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | 60.3MP Full-Frame Monochrome BSI CMOS (no colour filter array) |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 60.3MPBest |
| Video | No video | No video |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus) |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | — |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~700 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 660g (with battery and card) | 530g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 2.3" touchscreen LCD, 2.33M dots |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | 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
M11 Monochrom
Portrait
4.2/10
3.2/10
Street
5.2/10
6.2/10
Travel
4.3/10
3.6/10
Wedding & Events
2.0/10
2.0/10
Documentary
1.5/10
2.9/10
Sports & Action
1.8/10
2.4/10
Landscape
4.7/10
7.2/10
Wildlife
1.8/10
1.5/10
Casual
1.7/10
1.6/10
Food
3.5/10
3.0/10
Macro
2.8/10
3.8/10
Architecture
4.8/10
6.7/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
5.9/10
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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