M11-Dvs OM-D E-M10 IV
Leica
M11-D (2024)
Starting from £8195 new
Best for Street, documentary & photographic purists
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary & Photographic Purists — M11-D (2024): A rangefinder with no screen — 60MP, manual focus, total presence. The most focused camera ever made.
Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
Who should buy what
M11-D (2024)
- Experienced rangefinder photographers who want to eliminate chimping and be fully present
- M11 users who want to deepen their relationship with the photographic process
- Documentary and street photographers who believe the screen distracts from the moment
- Collectors and Leica enthusiasts who value the philosophy as much as the output
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- Beginners and enthusiasts who want a compact, stylish Micro Four Thirds camera
- Travellers who want a small, light system without sacrificing image quality
- Smartphone upgraders who want a proper camera that still fits in a bag
- Anyone who wants built-in selfie capability in a traditional camera body
Quick take: The m11-d has the highest resolution at 60mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M11-D (2024) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,195 | £469 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | None — this is a stills-only camera | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points |
| Stabilisation | None — manual rangefinder camera | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~700 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.9 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | None — no rear LCD by design | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | 64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M11-D | OM-D E-M10 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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