Upgrade Guide
Leica SOFORT 2→Leica M10
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the SOFORT 2. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the M10
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Battery life~220 shots (CIPA) vs Built-in rechargeable (about 100 prints)
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 | SOFORT 2 | M10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | SOFORT 2 | M10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £360 | £4,000 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2017 | ↓ |
| Sensor | Digital 1/5" CMOS (4.9MP) + instant mini printer | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | — | 24MP | |
| Autofocus | Single AF, 10 cm to infinity | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | |
| Stabilisation | — | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | — | 5fps | |
| Battery Life | Built-in rechargeable (about 100 prints) | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 320g (without film) | 660g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | 3" LCD | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | |
| Screen | — | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed lens | Leica M-mount | |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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