Upgrade Guide
Leica M10→Leica Leica M10-R
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the M10. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Leica M10-R
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Resolution41MP vs 24MP (+17MP)
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Generation3 years newer (2020 vs 2017)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M10 | Leica M10-R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | +0.5 | ||
| Travel | -0.5 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | M10 | Leica M10-R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,000 | £5,200 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2020 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 41MP | ↑ |
| Video | — | None | |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | Manual focus — optical rangefinder | |
| Stabilisation | None | None | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 5fps | |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 220 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | 660g (with battery) | 660g | |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Leica M-Mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
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