Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica M10-R→Leica Leica SL2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The Leica SL2 improves across 5 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Leica M10-R owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the Leica SL2
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Resolution47MP vs 41MP (+6MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate20fps vs 5fps
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Battery life370 shots (CIPA) vs 220 shots (CIPA)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M10-R | Leica SL2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | -2.0 | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Landscape | +1.0 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica M10-R | Leica SL2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,200 | £4,200 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2019 | ↓ |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | |
| Resolution | 41MP | 47MP | ↑ |
| Video | None | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | |
| Autofocus | Manual focus — optical rangefinder | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 20fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 660g | 835g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | |
| Mount | Leica M-Mount | Leica L-Mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II |
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