Upgrade Guide
Leica M10→Leica M11
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The M11 improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most M10 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the M11
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Resolution60MP vs 24MP (+36MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Battery life700 shots (CIPA) vs ~220 shots (CIPA)
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Generation5 years newer (2022 vs 2017)
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.
| Genre | M10 | M11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Street | +0.6 | ||
| Travel | +1.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.2 | ||
| Documentary | +1.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | +2.3 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.6 | ||
| Casual | +0.7 | ||
| Food | +1.4 | ||
| Macro | +0.9 | ||
| Architecture | +1.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.4 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | M10 | M11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,516 | £8,200 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 60MP | ↑ |
| Video | — | No video | |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | 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 | 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" fixed TFT LCD | |
| 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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