Upgrade Guide

Leica M10→Leica M11 Monochrom

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

You own

Leica

M10

£8,516

2017

→

Upgrade to

Leica

M11 Monochrom

£8,500 (-£16)

2023

✅

Strong upgrade

The M11 Monochrom improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most M10 owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the M11 Monochrom

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	M11 Monochrom
Price	£8,516	£8,500
Released	2017	2023	↑
Sensor	24MP Full-Frame CMOS	60.3MP Full-Frame Monochrome BSI CMOS (no colour filter array)
Resolution	24MP	60MP	↑
Autofocus	Manual focus (rangefinder coupled)	Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus)
Stabilisation	No stabilisation	—
Burst Rate	5fps	5fps
Battery Life	~220 shots (CIPA)	~700 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	660g (with battery and card)	530g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification	Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots	2.3" touchscreen LCD, 2.33M dots
Mount	Leica M-mount	Leica M-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage

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