Leica M10 vs Leica SL2-S
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Leica M10 vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs
(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
- Successor is Leica M11
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 50000
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
- Released December 2020

Leica M10 vs Leica SL2-S Overview
Here is a complete review of the Leica M10 and Leica SL2-S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both are designed by Leica. The image resolution of the M10 (24MP) and the SL2-S (24MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

The M10 was introduced 4 years before the SL2-S and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M10 grades versus the SL2-S for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Leica M10 vs Leica SL2-S Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M10 and Leica SL2-S. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M10 Gallery and Leica SL2-S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Leica SL2-S
M10 | SL2-S |
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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Leica M10
SL2-S | M10 | |||
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Released | December 2020 | ![]() | January 2017 | Fresher by 47 months |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper display (+1063k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M10 and Leica SL2-S
M10 | SL2-S | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Leica M10 vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Leica M10 comes with external 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) and the Leica SL2-S has specifications of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).
Look at the Leica M10 and Leica SL2-S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the M10 compared to the SL2-S.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and SL2-S is 75 and 55 respectively.

Leica M10 vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and SL2-S.
Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older M10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Leica M10 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica M10 vs Leica SL2-S Specifications
Leica M10 | Leica SL2-S | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Leica |
Model type | Leica M10 | Leica SL2-S |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2017-01-18 | 2020-12-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Maestro II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 5952 x 3992 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 50000 | 50000 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | Leica L |
Available lenses | 59 | 36 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 1800s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | None | 4096x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 660 gr (1.46 lbs) | 931 gr (2.05 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 86 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2133 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 pictures | 510 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP-SCL4 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Price at launch | $7,595 | $4,895 |