Leica
M10
Digital M rangefinder with 24MP full-frame sensor, classic controls, and no video distractions.
$6,495
Launch priceReleased Jan 2017
Leica
M11
Rangefinder icon with 60MP and classic M-mount heritage.
$8,995
Launch priceReleased Jan 2022
M11 is 5 years newer.
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Wins
M10
Wins
M11
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AM10 has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- AM10 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- AM10 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 15 frames)
- AM10 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 4.5 fps)
- BM11 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
139 × 80 × 39 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
M11
139 × 80 × 39 mm
530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
M10 is 1mm thicker than M11.
M10 is 130 g heavier than M11.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm M10 · 39mm M11
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
M10
139 × 80 mm
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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
139 × 39 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
M11
139 × 39 mm
Sensor size, to scale
M10
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
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 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only M10 supports it
Reasons to choose
M11
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
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
Pros
- ✓Pure stills M experience
- ✓24MP full-frame
- ✓Classic rangefinder
- ✓Leica color
Cons
- –Manual focus only
- –No video
- –Expensive
M11
Pros
- ✓Rangefinder experience
- ✓60MP
- ✓Legendary brand
Cons
- –Manual focus only
- –Extremely expensive
- –No video focus
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, M10 or M11?
M10 scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for M11 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the M10 and M11?
M10 is 24 MP and M11 is 60.3 MP, so the M11 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the M10 and M11 have in-body image stabilization?
M10 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while M11 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the M10 or the M11?
M10 reaches 20 fps electronic. M11 reaches 4.5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the M10 and M11?
M10 weighs 660 g and M11 weighs 530 g, so the M11 is 130 g lighter.
Do the M10 and M11 record 4K video?
M10: 4K up to 60p. M11: 4K up to 60p.
Are the M10 and M11 weather sealed?
M10: Yes. M11: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the M10 and 700 shots for the M11, giving the M11 the edge.
How much does each cost?
M10 launched at $6,495 and M11 at $8,995. The M10 is $2,500 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.