Leica M vs. Leica M10

Camera Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Leica M and Leica M10. Compare design, sensors, zoom functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect digital camera. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the camera that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Leica M vs. Leica M10 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Leica M Leica M10
Product Type Digital camera - 1080p - rangefinder Digital camera - rangefinder with Live View mode
Lens Included Body only Body only
Height 8 cm 8 cm
Width 13.9 cm 13.9 cm
Depth 4.2 cm 3.85 cm
Weight 680 g 660 g
Weight Details - Camera with battery: 660 g
Body Material Synthetic leather, magnesium Synthetic leather, magnesium alloy, brass
Enclosure Colour Black | Silver chrome Silver | Black
Protection Weatherproof, splashproof, dust-resistant -
SENSOR Leica M Leica M10
Sensor Resolution 24.0 Megapixel 24.0 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Optical Sensor Size Full Frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) Full Frame (36 x 24 mm)
Sensors Dust alert sensor, digital level metre -
PROCESSOR Leica M Leica M10
Image Processor Leica Maestro -
LENS Leica M Leica M10
Lens Mounting Type Leica M Leica M
FOCUSING Leica M Leica M10
Auto Focus Features Focus Peaking function, Manual Focus Check Live View -
VIEWFINDER Leica M Leica M10
Viewfinder Type Optical - real-image Optical - real-image
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.68x 0.73x
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range - -3 to +3
Viewfinder Information Shutter speed, exposure compensation, flash charge completion -
Features Automatic parallax compensation Automatic parallax compensation
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Leica M Leica M10
ISO (Max) 6400 50000
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200-6400 ISO 100-50000
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot Average
Exposure Modes Bulb, manual, aperture-priority Bulb, manual, aperture-priority
Special Effects Film Simulation Black & White
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white), 2000K - 13100K Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white), 2000K - 13100K
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 60 sec 8 sec
Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 5 steps in 1/2, 1, 2, 3 EV steps 3, 5 steps in 1/3, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV steps
X-sync Speed 1/180 sec 1/180 sec
Exposure Range - EV 1-20
DISPLAY Leica M Leica M10
Type 3" LCD display 3" LCD display
Display Format 920,000 pixels 1,036,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Display Features Contrast control -
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Leica M Leica M10
Digital Video Format MJPEG, MOV -
Image Recording Format JPEG, DNG (RAW) JPEG, DNG (RAW)
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
Microphone Features Sensitivity control -
MEMORY Leica M Leica M10
Memory Card Slot SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Memory Card Included - No
Memory Card Max Supported Size - 2 TB
Image Storage JPEG 5952 x 3976
JPEG 4256 x 2832
JPEG 2976 x 1984
JPEG 1600 x 1080
DNG (RAW) 5952 x 3976
DNG (RAW) 5976 x 3992
JPEG 5952 x 3968
JPEG 4256 x 2832
JPEG 2976 x 1984
Video Capture MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps
MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps
MOV - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps
MOV - 1280 x 720 - 24 fps
MOV - 640 x 480 - 30 fps
MOV - 640 x 480 - 25 fps
MOV - 640 x 480 - 24 fps
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BATTERY AND CHARGING Leica M Leica M10
Battery Type Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific Leica BP-SCL5 Lithium Ion
Details Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1800 mAh (included) Leica BP-SCL5 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1300 mAh (included)
CONNECTIONS Leica M Leica M10
Interface - IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Connectivity Features - Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view, Wireless Image Transfer
Tripod Mount Connection Point - 1/4" socket
Flash Terminal Hot shoe Hot shoe
FEATURES Leica M Leica M10
Self-Timer Delay 2sec, 12sec 2sec, 12sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 3 frames per second -
Additional Features Sharpness control, saturation control Auto power save, histogram display, GPS ready
OTHERS Leica M Leica M10
Included Accessories Carrying strap, battery charger, body cap, power cable, shoe cap Carrying strap, battery charger, body cap, car power adapter, shoe cap
Software Adobe Photoshop Lightroom -
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
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