Leica
M (Typ 240)
24MP CMOS Leica M with live view, 1080p video, and weather sealing — the digital M modernized.
$6,950
Launch priceReleased Sep 2012
Leica
M10
Digital M rangefinder with 24MP full-frame sensor, classic controls, and no video distractions.
$6,495
Launch priceReleased Jan 2017
M10 is 4.3 years newer.
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Wins
M (Typ 240)
Wins
M10
17 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BM10 has lower Weight (660 g vs 680 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareM (Typ 240)
139 × 80 × 42 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
M10
139 × 80 × 39 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
M (Typ 240) is 3mm thicker than M10.
M (Typ 240) is 20 g heavier than M10.
Depth (front-to-back): 42mm M (Typ 240) · 39mm M10
Sensor size, to scale
M (Typ 240)
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
M10
35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
856 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
M (Typ 240)
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 42
Reasons to choose
M10
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 39
Weight
660 g vs 680 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24 MP
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 49
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
M (Typ 240)
Pros
- ✓24MP CMOS M
- ✓Live view added
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Maestro processor
Cons
- –Superseded by M10
- –Slow AF
- –Heavy for M body
M10
Pros
- ✓Pure stills M experience
- ✓24MP full-frame
- ✓Classic rangefinder
- ✓Leica color
Cons
- –Manual focus only
- –No video
- –Expensive
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Leica M (Typ 240)
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, M (Typ 240) or M10?
M (Typ 240) scores 7.5/10 versus 7.5/10 for M10 — 24MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the M (Typ 240) and M10?
Both cameras share the same 24 MP resolution.
Do the M (Typ 240) and M10 have in-body image stabilization?
M (Typ 240) has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while M10 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the M (Typ 240) or the M10?
M (Typ 240) reaches 20 fps electronic. M10 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the M (Typ 240) and M10?
M (Typ 240) weighs 680 g and M10 weighs 660 g, so the M10 is 20 g lighter.
Do the M (Typ 240) and M10 record 4K video?
M (Typ 240): 4K up to 60p. M10: 4K up to 60p.
Are the M (Typ 240) and M10 weather sealed?
M (Typ 240): Yes. M10: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the M (Typ 240) and 640 shots for the M10, giving the M10 the edge.
How much does each cost?
M (Typ 240) launched at $6,950 and M10 at $6,495. The M10 is $455 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.