Leica
M10 Monochrom
40MP black-and-white-only digital M with no color filter array for maximum monochrome acuity.
$8,395
Launch priceReleased Jan 2020
Leica
M11
Rangefinder icon with 60MP and classic M-mount heritage.
$8,995
Launch priceReleased Jan 2022
M11 is 2 years newer.
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Wins
M10 Monochrom
Wins
M11
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AM10 Monochrom has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- AM10 Monochrom has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- AM10 Monochrom has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 15 frames)
- AM10 Monochrom has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 4.5 fps)
- AM10 Monochrom has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareM10 Monochrom
139 × 80 × 39 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
M11
139 × 80 × 39 mm
530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
M10 Monochrom is 1mm thicker than M11.
M10 Monochrom is 130 g heavier than M11.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm M10 Monochrom · 39mm M11
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
M10 Monochrom
139 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
M11
139 × 80 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
M10 Monochrom
139 × 39 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
M11
139 × 39 mm
Sensor size, to scale
M10 Monochrom
35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
856 mm² area
M11
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 Monochrom
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 Monochrom supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only M10 Monochrom supports it
Reasons to choose
M11
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
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 40.89 MP — higher is better
Weight
530 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
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
M10 Monochrom
Pros
- ✓40MP monochrome sensor
- ✓No Bayer filter
- ✓Stunning B&W files
- ✓Classic M body
Cons
- –Monochrome only
- –Manual focus
- –Very niche
M11
Pros
- ✓Rangefinder experience
- ✓60MP
- ✓Legendary brand
Cons
- –Manual focus only
- –Extremely expensive
- –No video focus
Decided which one is right for you?
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Leica M10 Monochrom
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, M10 Monochrom or M11?
M10 Monochrom scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for M11 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the M10 Monochrom and M11?
M10 Monochrom is 40.89 MP and M11 is 60.3 MP, so the M11 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the M10 Monochrom and M11 have in-body image stabilization?
M10 Monochrom has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while M11 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the M10 Monochrom or the M11?
M10 Monochrom reaches 20 fps electronic. M11 reaches 4.5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the M10 Monochrom and M11?
M10 Monochrom weighs 660 g and M11 weighs 530 g, so the M11 is 130 g lighter.
Do the M10 Monochrom and M11 record 4K video?
M10 Monochrom: 4K up to 60p. M11: 4K up to 60p.
Are the M10 Monochrom and M11 weather sealed?
M10 Monochrom: Yes. M11: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the M10 Monochrom and 700 shots for the M11, giving the M11 the edge.
How much does each cost?
M10 Monochrom launched at $8,395 and M11 at $8,995. The M10 Monochrom is $600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica press materials.