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M10 vs SL3
Quick take: The SL3 has the highest resolution at 60MP; the M10 is the most affordable; only the SL3 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.
SL3 — Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters: Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.
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
SL3 (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Leica photographers who want autofocus full-frame in the L-mount system
- SL2 owners upgrading to 60MP and improved autofocus performance
- Professionals who want Leica build quality with L-mount lens versatility
- Photographers who want to share lenses across Leica, Sigma, and Lumix bodies
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | M10Leica · 2017 | SL3Leica · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,516 | £5,920Best |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 60.0MPBest |
| Video | — | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 30fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 660g (with battery and card)Best | 875g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, 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
SL3
Portrait
4.2/10
8.2/10
Street
5.2/10
5.9/10
Travel
4.3/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
2.0/10
7.8/10
Documentary
1.5/10
7.4/10
Sports & Action
1.8/10
7.5/10
Landscape
4.7/10
7.8/10
Wildlife
1.8/10
7.5/10
Casual
1.7/10
4.7/10
Food
3.5/10
7.5/10
Macro
2.8/10
6.4/10
Architecture
4.8/10
8.2/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
6.1/10
Filmmaking
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7.0/10
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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