Leica M10 vs. Leica SL2

Camera Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Leica M10 and Leica SL2. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Leica M10 vs. Leica SL2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Leica M10 Leica SL2
Product Type Digital camera - rangefinder with Live View mode Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system
Lens Included Body only Body only
Height 8 cm 10.7 cm
Width 13.9 cm 14.6 cm
Depth 3.85 cm 4.2 cm
Weight 660 g 835 g
Weight Details Camera with battery: 660 g Camera body only: 835 g
Body Material Synthetic leather, magnesium alloy, brass Aluminium, leatherette, magnesium
Enclosure Colour Silver | Black Black
Protection - Weatherproof, splashproof, freezeproof, IP54
SENSOR Leica M10 Leica SL2
Sensor Resolution 24.0 Megapixel 47 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Effective Sensor Resolution - 46,726,912 pixels
Optical Sensor Size Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) Full Frame (36 x 24 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) - 60 fps
Image Stabiliser - Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)
PROCESSOR Leica M10 Leica SL2
Image Processor - Leica Maestro III
LENS Leica M10 Leica SL2
Lens Mounting Type Leica M Leica L
FOCUSING Leica M10 Leica SL2
Auto Focus - TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty - 225
Auto Focus Features - Focus Peaking function
AE/AF Control - Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF
Face Detection - Yes
VIEWFINDER Leica M10 Leica SL2
Viewfinder Type Optical - real-image Electronic - OLED
Viewfinder Colour Support - Colour
Viewfinder Resolution - 5,760,000 pixels
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.73x -
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -3 to +3 -
Features Automatic parallax compensation -
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Leica M10 Leica SL2
ISO (Max) 50000 50000
Light Sensitivity ISO 100-50000 ISO 50-50000, ISO auto (100-50000)
Exposure Metering Average Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Modes Bulb, manual, aperture-priority Programme, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Special Effects 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, daylight, shade, 2000K - 11500K, HMI (5600K), fluorescent warm (4000K), fluorescent cold (4500K)
Shutter Type - Electronic, mechanical electronically-controlled
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/8000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 8 sec 60 min
Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±3 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 3, 5 steps in 1/3, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV steps 3, 5 steps in 1/3 EV step
X-sync Speed 1/180 sec 1/250sec
Exposure Range EV 1-20 -
DISPLAY Leica M10 Leica SL2
Type 3" LCD display 3.2" LCD display
Touch Screen - Yes
Display Format 1,036,000 pixels 2,100,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Built-in Built-in
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Leica M10 Leica SL2
Digital Video Format - H.264, MOV
Image Recording Format JPEG, DNG (RAW) JPEG, DNG (RAW)
Microphone Operation Mode - Stereo
MEMORY Leica M10 Leica SL2
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, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card
Memory Card Included No No
Memory Card Max Supported Size 2 TB -
Image Storage DNG (RAW) 5976 x 3992
JPEG 5952 x 3968
JPEG 4256 x 2832
JPEG 2976 x 1984
DNG (RAW) 8368 x 5584
JPEG 8368 x 5584
JPEG 6000 x 4000
JPEG 4272 x 2848
RAM Installed - 4 GB
BATTERY AND CHARGING Leica M10 Leica SL2
Battery Type Leica BP-SCL5 Lithium Ion Leica BP-SCL4 Lithium Ion
Details Leica BP-SCL5 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1300 mAh (included) Leica BP-SCL4 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1860 mAh (included)
Battery Life - Photo shooting - 370 shots (EVF off)
CONNECTIONS Leica M10 Leica SL2
Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n HDMI, USB-C, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
Connectivity Features Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view, Wireless Image Transfer Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view, Wireless Image Transfer
Tripod Mount Connection Point 1/4" socket 1/4" socket
Flash Terminal Hot shoe Hot shoe
Connector Type - USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB Type-C)
HDMI output (19 pin HDMI Type A)
Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Audio line-in (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
FEATURES Leica M10 Leica SL2
Self-Timer Delay 2sec, 12sec 2sec, 12sec
Continuous Shooting Speed - 3 frames per second, 20 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 6 frames per second
Additional Features Auto power save, histogram display, GPS ready Built-in speaker, USB powered, USB charging
OTHERS Leica M10 Leica SL2
Included Accessories Carrying strap, battery charger, body cap, car power adapter, shoe cap Carrying strap, battery charger, body cap
Software - Leica FOTOS App
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -10 °C
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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