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-P
Discreet professional M11 with 60MP full-frame sensor, 256GB internal memory, sapphire display glass, and Content Credentials.
$9,195
Launch priceReleased Oct 2023
M11-P is 3.8 years newer.
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Wins
M10 Monochrom
Wins
M11-P
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-P
139 × 80 × 39 mm
530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
M10 Monochrom is 1mm thicker than M11-P.
M10 Monochrom is 130 g heavier than M11-P.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm M10 Monochrom · 39mm M11-P
Sensor size, to scale
M10 Monochrom
35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
856 mm² area
M11-P
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-P
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-P
Pros
- ✓60MP full-frame
- ✓256GB internal memory
- ✓Content Credentials
- ✓Sapphire display glass
Cons
- –Manual focus only
- –No video
- –Very expensive
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 Monochrom or M11-P?
M10 Monochrom scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for M11-P — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the M10 Monochrom and M11-P?
M10 Monochrom is 40.89 MP and M11-P is 60.3 MP, so the M11-P captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the M10 Monochrom and M11-P have in-body image stabilization?
M10 Monochrom has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while M11-P does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the M10 Monochrom or the M11-P?
M10 Monochrom reaches 20 fps electronic. M11-P reaches 4.5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the M10 Monochrom and M11-P?
M10 Monochrom weighs 660 g and M11-P weighs 530 g, so the M11-P is 130 g lighter.
Do the M10 Monochrom and M11-P record 4K video?
M10 Monochrom: 4K up to 60p. M11-P: 4K up to 60p.
Are the M10 Monochrom and M11-P weather sealed?
M10 Monochrom: Yes. M11-P: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the M10 Monochrom and 700 shots for the M11-P, giving the M11-P the edge.
How much does each cost?
M10 Monochrom launched at $8,395 and M11-P at $9,195. The M10 Monochrom is $800 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.