Upgrade Guide
Leica M10→Leica M11 Monochrom
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 M11 Monochrom
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Resolution60MP vs 24MP (+36MP)
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Battery life~700 shots (CIPA) vs ~220 shots (CIPA)
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Generation6 years newer (2023 vs 2017)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M10 | M11 Monochrom | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | +0.5 | ||
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Landscape | +1.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -1.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | M10 | M11 Monochrom | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,000 | £8,300 | |
| 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 | None | — | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 5fps | |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~700 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 660g (with battery) | 530g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| 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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