Upgrade Guide
Leica SL2→Leica M10-R
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the SL2. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the M10-R
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Generation1 year newer (2020 vs 2019)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution41MP (down from 47MP — optimised for low light)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
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 | SL2 | M10-R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.7 | ||
| Street | +0.8 | ||
| Travel | +0.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -3.4 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -3.9 | ||
| Sports & Action | -3.2 | ||
| Landscape | -0.8 | ||
| Wildlife | -3.6 | ||
| Casual | -1.6 | ||
| Food | -1.3 | ||
| Macro | -1.9 | ||
| Architecture | -1.3 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.3 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | SL2 | M10-R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £5,200 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2020 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | |
| Resolution | 47MP | 41MP | ↓ |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | No video | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | Manual focus — optical rangefinder | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 5fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 220 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 660g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Leica M-Mount | |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II |
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