Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica M10-R→Leica M11-D
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
→
Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Leica M10-R. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the M11-D
-
Resolution60MP vs 41MP (+19MP)
-
Battery life~700 shots (CIPA) vs 220 shots (CIPA)
-
Generation4 years newer (2024 vs 2020)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M10-R | M11-D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Landscape | -1.0 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica M10-R | M11-D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,200 | £8,195 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage | |
| Resolution | 41MP | 60MP | ↑ |
| Video | None | None — this is a stills-only camera | |
| Autofocus | Manual focus — optical rangefinder | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing | |
| Stabilisation | None | None — manual rangefinder camera | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 4.5fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA) | ~700 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 660g | 530g body only | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | None — no rear LCD by design | |
| Mount | Leica M-Mount | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | 64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot |
Compare side-by-side
⚖️ Compare these cameras
See Leica M10-R and M11-D next to each other with our interactive comparison tool.
Get a personalised upgrade score
Run the upgrade checker →
Tell us what you shoot and we'll score the M11-D against your specific genres — not just specs.
Other upgrades from the Leica M10-R
Related buying guides
Camera family history