Leica
M10-D
Screenless digital M with ISO dial on top plate for a film-like shooting experience.
$7,995
Launch priceReleased Oct 2018
Leica
M11-D
Screenless digital M with 60MP full-frame sensor, mechanical ISO dial, and 256GB internal memory for distraction-free shooting.
$9,395
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
M11-D is 5.9 years newer.
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Wins
M10-D
Wins
M11-D
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AM10-D has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- AM10-D has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- AM10-D has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 15 frames)
- AM10-D has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 4.5 fps)
- BM11-D has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 24 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareM10-D
139 × 80 × 39 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
M11-D
139 × 80 × 39 mm
539 g (1.19 lb / 19.01 oz)
M10-D is 1mm thicker than M11-D.
M10-D is 121 g heavier than M11-D.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm M10-D · 39mm M11-D
Sensor size, to scale
M10-D
35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
856 mm² area
M11-D
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 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
M10-D
AF points / zones
49 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 15 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 4.5 fps — higher is better
Eye AF
Only M10-D supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only M10-D supports it
Reasons to choose
M11-D
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 24 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
50,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 38.5
Weight
539 g vs 660 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
700 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
M10-D
Pros
- ✓No rear screen
- ✓ISO dial on top
- ✓Distraction-free shooting
- ✓Classic M feel
Cons
- –No rear display
- –Manual focus
- –Not for everyone
M11-D
Pros
- ✓No rear screen
- ✓60MP full-frame
- ✓256GB internal memory
- ✓Classic M experience
Cons
- –Manual focus only
- –No rear display
- –No video
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, M10-D or M11-D?
M10-D scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for M11-D — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the M10-D and M11-D?
M10-D is 24 MP and M11-D is 60.3 MP, so the M11-D captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the M10-D and M11-D have in-body image stabilization?
M10-D has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while M11-D does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the M10-D or the M11-D?
M10-D reaches 20 fps electronic. M11-D reaches 4.5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the M10-D and M11-D?
M10-D weighs 660 g and M11-D weighs 539 g, so the M11-D is 121 g lighter.
Do the M10-D and M11-D record 4K video?
M10-D: 4K up to 60p. M11-D: 4K up to 60p.
Are the M10-D and M11-D weather sealed?
M10-D: Yes. M11-D: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the M10-D and 700 shots for the M11-D, giving the M11-D the edge.
How much does each cost?
M10-D launched at $7,995 and M11-D at $9,395. The M10-D is $1,400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.