Leica M10 vs Leica SL2

Let's look more closely at the Leica M10 versus Leica SL2, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are built by Leica. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and SL2 (47MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M10 was revealed 3 years before the SL2 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M10 matches up vs the SL2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M10 and Leica SL2. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M10 Gallery and Leica SL2 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Leica M10 provides exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Leica SL2 has specifications of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).

Look at the Leica M10 versus Leica SL2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the M10 versus the SL2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and SL2 is 75 and 57 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M10 and SL2.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Leica SL2 to deliver more detail because of its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older M10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.