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Leica M-D vs Leica M10-D

Leica M-D

Leica M-D

Camera summary

The Leica M-D, made by Leica, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on April 28, 2016.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
0.0 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
1.7 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
0.8 out of 5 stars
Photography features
3.6 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.0 out of 5 stars
Average Score
1.2 out of 5 stars

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Leica M10-D, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Leica M10-D

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 24 Megapixels resolution.

Connectivity

Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Leica M10-D

Camera summary

The Leica M10-D, made by Leica, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Oct. 24, 2018.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
0.0 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
3.6 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.5 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.1 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Leica M-D, with advanced features and improved performance.

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Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 24 Megapixels resolution.

Connectivity

Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

BP-SCL5

The battery of this camera can last up to 210 shots per charge with the included BP-SCL5 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Leica M-D Leica M10-D
Af center
No
No
Af continuous
No
No
Af Contrast Detection
No
No
Af Face detection
No
No
Af live view
No
No
Af multi area
No
No
Af phase detection
No
No
Af selective
No
No
Af single
No
No
Af touch
No
No
Af tracking
No
No
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points - -

Connectivity

Leica M-D Leica M10-D
HDMI
No
No
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
Wireless connectivity - Built-In
DXO color depth 0.0 24.4
DXO dynamic range 0.0 13.3
DXO low light ISO 0.0 2133.0
DXO overall score 0.0 86.0

Exposure mode

Leica M-D Leica M10-D
AF area
No
No
average
No
Yes
Center weighted
Yes
Yes
Multi segment
No
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
No
Yes

General

Leica M-D Leica M10-D
AKA - -
announced April 28, 2016 Oct. 24, 2018
Body type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
brand Leica Leica
msrp $5,295.00 $7,995.00
model Leica M-D Leica M10-D
Predecessor model Leica M-D
Successor model Leica M10-D

Lense

Leica M-D Leica M10-D
Focal length multiplier 1x
Lens mount Leica M Leica M
Manual focus
Yes
Yes
Macro focus range - -
Number of lenses 80 80

Other features

Leica M-D Leica M10-D
GPS Optional Optional
Self-timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Leica M-D Leica M10-D
AE bracketing
Yes
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash
No
No
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
External flash
Yes
Yes
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Image stabilization
No
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Yes
Max continuous shooting 3.0 fps 5.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 60 8
Shutter priority
No
Yes
WB bracketing
No
No

Physical

Leica M-D Leica M10-D
Battery life 0 shots 210 shots
Battery model BP-SCL2 BP-SCL5
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
No
Yes
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm 139 x 80 x 39mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 600 grs 660 grs

Screen

Leica M-D Leica M10-D
Live view
No
No
Screen resolution - -
Screen size - -
Screen type No Screen No Screen
Touch screen
No
No

Sensor

Leica M-D Leica M10-D
Max boosted ISO - -
Max image resolution 5952 x 3976 5952 x 3992
Max native ISO 6400 50000
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Yes
Yes
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9 mm 35.8 x 23.9 mm
Sensor resolution 24 24
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor type CMOS CMOS

Headphone port

Leica M-D Leica M10-D
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution - -
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats - -
Video resolutions - -

Viewfinder

Leica M-D Leica M10-D
viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Optical (rangefinder)
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder no electronic viewfinder