Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica M10-R→Leica M10
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The M10 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Leica M10-R. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution24MP (down from 41MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M10-R | M10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | -0.5 | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica M10-R | M10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,200 | £4,000 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2017 | ↓ |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 41MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | None | — | |
| Autofocus | Manual focus — optical rangefinder | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | |
| Stabilisation | None | None | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 5fps | |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | 660g | 660g (with battery) | |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Leica M-Mount | Leica M-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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