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Leica CL vs Leica M10

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
58
Overall
64
Leica CL front
 
Leica M10 front
Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
45
Overall
61

Leica CL vs Leica M10 Key Specs

Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Introduced November 2017
Leica M10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Updated by Leica M11
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Leica CL vs Leica M10 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Leica CL and Leica M10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both produced by Leica. The image resolution of the CL (24MP) and the M10 (24MP) is fairly similar but the CL (APS-C) and M10 (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The CL was revealed 11 months after the M10 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the CL scores versus the M10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Leica M10

 CL M10 
LaunchedNovember 2017January 2017Newer by 11 months
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Leica CL

 M10 CL 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Leica CL and Leica M10

 CL M10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica CL vs Leica M10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica CL provides external measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Leica M10 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Leica CL and Leica M10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the CL versus the M10.

Leica CL vs Leica M10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL and M10 is 82 and 75 respectively.

Leica CL vs Leica M10 top view buttons comparison

Leica CL vs Leica M10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL and M10.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The CL comes with the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh trickier. The younger CL provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica CL vs Leica M10 sensor size comparison

Leica CL vs Leica M10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica CL vs Leica M10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica CL Portrait photography advice
Leica M10 Portrait photography advice
72
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
83
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica CL Street photography features
Leica M10 Street photography features
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
great ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
69
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
great ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica CL
Sports photography with Leica M10
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/25,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (220 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
53
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica CL as a Travel photography camera
Leica M10 as a Travel photography camera
66
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
57
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
bad battery power (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica CL
Landscape photography with Leica M10
68
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica CL
Vlogging with Leica M10
33
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Leica CL vs Leica M10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica CL and Leica M10
 Leica CLLeica M10
General Information
Company Leica Leica
Model Leica CL Leica M10
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-11-21 2017-01-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Maestro II Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 6014 x 4014 5952 x 3992
Highest native ISO 50000 50000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Leica M
Available lenses 30 59
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/25000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 403g (0.89 lb) 660g (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 86
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2133
Other
Battery life 220 photos 210 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $3,799 $7,595