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M10 vs SL2
Quick take: The SL2 has the highest resolution at 47MP; the M10 is the most affordable; only the SL2 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·14 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.
SL2 — Commercial, Landscape, Video: Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
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
SL2 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | M10Leica · 2017 | SL2Leica · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,516 | £2,103 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 47.3MPBest |
| Video | — | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 20fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 660g (with battery and card)Best | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
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
SL2
Portrait
4.2/10
6.5/10
Street
5.2/10
4.6/10
Travel
4.3/10
4.7/10
Wedding & Events
2.0/10
6.1/10
Documentary
1.5/10
6.2/10
Sports & Action
1.8/10
5.4/10
Landscape
4.7/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
1.8/10
5.8/10
Casual
1.7/10
3.8/10
Food
3.5/10
5.8/10
Macro
2.8/10
5.3/10
Architecture
4.8/10
7.1/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
5.6/10
Filmmaking
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6.6/10
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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