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Leica M10 vs Leica M11 Monochrome

Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
45
Overall
61
Leica M10 front
 
Leica M11 Monochrome front
Portability
76
Imaging
85
Features
52
Overall
71

Leica M10 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Key Specs

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
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Replacement is Leica M11
Leica M11 Monochrome
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Launched April 2023
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Leica M10 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Leica M10 vs Leica M11 Monochrome, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and they are both offered by Leica. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and M11 Monochrome (60MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M10 was released 7 years earlier than the M11 Monochrome which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M10 scores vs the M11 Monochrome with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Leica M11 Monochrome

 M10 M11 Monochrome 

Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Leica M10

 M11 Monochrome M10 
LaunchedApril 2023January 2017Newer by 75 months
Display resolution2333k1037kClearer display (+1296k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M10 and Leica M11 Monochrome

 M10 M11 Monochrome 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3.00"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Leica M10 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica M10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Leica M11 Monochrome has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M10 against the M11 Monochrome.

Leica M10 vs Leica M11 Monochrome size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and M11 Monochrome is 75 and 76 respectively.

Leica M10 vs Leica M11 Monochrome top view buttons comparison

Leica M10 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and M11 Monochrome.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Leica M11 Monochrome to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 36MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged M10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica M10 vs Leica M11 Monochrome sensor size comparison

Leica M10 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M10 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M10
Portrait photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
83
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
91
has manual focus
resolution is excellent (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M10 Street photography features
Leica M11 Monochrome Street photography features
69
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
good ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
74
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
very good ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M10 as a Sports photography camera
Leica M11 Monochrome as a Sports photography camera
53
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
70
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is excellent (60MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
great battery pack (700 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M10 Travel photography details
Leica M11 Monochrome Travel photography details
57
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
low battery pack (210 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
71
great battery pack (700 shots)
environment sealing
resolution is excellent (60 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M10 Landscape photography features
Leica M11 Monochrome Landscape photography features
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
resolution is excellent (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (700 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M10 as a Vlogging camera
Leica M11 Monochrome as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
9
no video
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Leica M10 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M10 and Leica M11 Monochrome
 Leica M10Leica M11 Monochrome
General Information
Brand Leica Leica
Model Leica M10 Leica M11 Monochrome
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-18 2023-04-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 60 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5952 x 3992 9528 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 50000 50000
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Leica M
Number of lenses 59 62
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 2,333k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 3600 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 4.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 640g (1.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 86 100
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 14.8
DXO Low light score 2133 3376
Other
Battery life 210 images 700 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BC-SCL7
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 12s)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II type SD
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $7,595 $9,195