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M10 vs M11
Quick take: The M11 has the highest resolution at 60MP; the M10 is the most affordable; only the M11 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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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 — 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 (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 (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 | M10Leica · 2017 | M11Leica · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,516 | £8,200Best |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 60.0MPBest |
| Video | — | No video |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | 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 × 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" fixed TFT LCD |
| 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
Portrait
4.2/10
5.2/10
Street
5.2/10
5.8/10
Travel
4.3/10
5.6/10
Wedding & Events
2.0/10
3.2/10
Documentary
1.5/10
2.7/10
Sports & Action
1.8/10
2.3/10
Landscape
4.7/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
1.8/10
2.4/10
Casual
1.7/10
2.4/10
Food
3.5/10
4.9/10
Macro
2.8/10
3.7/10
Architecture
4.8/10
6.6/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
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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