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M10 vs Q
Quick take: The Q has the highest resolution at 24MP; the Q is the most affordable.
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.
Q — Street, Travel & Fine Art Photography: The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
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
Q (2015)
is the right camera for you if…
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | M10Leica · 2017 | QLeica · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,516 | £1,266 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 24.2MPBest |
| Video | — | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 10fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 660g (with battery and card) | 640g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
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
Q
Portrait
4.2/10
3.2/10
Street
5.2/10
6.2/10
Travel
4.3/10
4.5/10
Wedding & Events
2.0/10
3.7/10
Documentary
1.5/10
2.9/10
Sports & Action
1.8/10
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Landscape
4.7/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
1.8/10
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Casual
1.7/10
3.2/10
Food
3.5/10
3.8/10
Macro
2.8/10
2.3/10
Architecture
4.8/10
4.7/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
5.5/10
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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