Leica
M10
Digital M rangefinder with 24MP full-frame sensor, classic controls, and no video distractions.
$6,495
Launch priceReleased Jan 2017
Leica
M9
First full-frame digital Leica M — 18MP CCD with no AA filter and iconic rangefinder handling.
$6,995
Launch priceReleased Sep 2009
M10 is 7.3 years newer.
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Wins
M10
Wins
M9
16 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AM10 has higher Resolution (24 MP vs 18 MP)
- BM9 has lower Weight (585 g vs 660 g)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
M9
139 × 80 × 37 mm
585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)
M10 is 2mm thicker than M9.
M10 is 75 g heavier than M9.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm M10 · 37mm M9
Sensor size, to scale
M10
35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
856 mm² area
M9
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
Weather sealing
Only M10 supports it
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 39
Resolution
24 MP vs 18 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
M9
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 37
Weight
585 g vs 660 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
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
M9
Pros
- ✓First digital FF Leica M
- ✓CCD rendering
- ✓No AA filter
- ✓Historic significance
Cons
- –Very slow by modern standards
- –18MP
- –CCD corrosion risk on used units
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, M10 or M9?
M10 scores 7.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for M9 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the M10 and M9?
M10 is 24 MP and M9 is 18 MP, so the M10 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the M10 and M9 have in-body image stabilization?
M10 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while M9 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the M10 or the M9?
M10 reaches 20 fps electronic. M9 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the M10 and M9?
M10 weighs 660 g and M9 weighs 585 g, so the M9 is 75 g lighter.
Do the M10 and M9 record 4K video?
M10: 4K up to 60p. M9: 4K up to 60p.
Are the M10 and M9 weather sealed?
M10: Yes. M9: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the M10 and 640 shots for the M9, giving the M9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
M10 launched at $6,495 and M9 at $6,995. The M10 is $500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.