Upgrade Guide

Leica M10-R→Leica M11

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Leica

M10-R

£5200

2020

→

Upgrade to

Leica

M11

£7999 (+£2,799)

2022

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the M10-R. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the M11

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	M10-R	M11
Price	£5,200	£7,999
Released	2020	2022	↑
Sensor	Full-frame CMOS 35mm	60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP)
Resolution	41MP	60MP	↑
Video	No video	No video
Autofocus	Manual focus — optical rangefinder	Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled)
Stabilisation	No stabilisation	No stabilisation
Burst Rate	5fps	4.5fps	↓
Battery Life	220 shots (CIPA)	700 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	660g (with battery and card)	530g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification	Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification)
Screen	3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot	2.3" fixed TFT LCD
Mount	Leica M-Mount	Leica M-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-II	Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage

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