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Leica M10 vs Leica M9
Leica M10
Camera summary
The Leica M10, made by Leica, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Jan. 18, 2017.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
0.0 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.2 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
2.1 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Leica M9, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Leica M9
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Leica M11, 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 M11
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
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.
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 M9
Camera summary
The Leica M9, made by Leica, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Sept. 9, 2009.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
0.0 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
0.8 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
2.9 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.3 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
1.1 out of 5 stars
|
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Leica M10, 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
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 18 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.
Autofocus specs |
Leica M10 | Leica M9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M10 | Leica M9 |
| HDMI | No |
No |
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-In | - |
| DXO color depth | 24.4 | 22.5 |
| DXO dynamic range | 13.3 | 11.7 |
| DXO low light ISO | 2133.0 | 884.0 |
| DXO overall score | 86.0 | 69.0 |
Exposure mode |
Leica M10 | Leica M9 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | Yes |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
No |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
No |
General |
Leica M10 | Leica M9 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Jan. 18, 2017 | Sept. 9, 2009 |
| Body type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| brand | Leica | Leica |
| msrp | $5,799.99 | $2,750.00 |
| model | Leica M10 | Leica M9 |
| Predecessor model | Leica M9 | |
| Successor model | Leica M11 | Leica M10 |
Lense |
Leica M10 | Leica M9 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1x | 1× |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 80 | 80 |
Other features |
Leica M10 | Leica M9 |
| GPS | Optional | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Leica M10 | Leica M9 |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
No |
| 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 | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync |
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Image stabilization | No |
No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 5.0 fps | 2.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 | 4 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
No |
| WB bracketing | No |
Yes |
Physical |
Leica M10 | Leica M9 |
| Battery life | 210 shots | 350 shots |
| Battery model | BP-SCL5 | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm | 139 x 80 x 37mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 660 grs | 585 grs |
Screen |
Leica M10 | Leica M9 |
| Live view | Yes |
No |
| Screen resolution | - | 230 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Leica M10 | Leica M9 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 5952 x 3992 | 5212 x 3472 |
| Max native ISO | 50000 | 2500 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.9 mm | 36 x 24 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 24 | 18 |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Headphone port |
Leica M10 | Leica M9 |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | - | - |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | - | - |
| Video resolutions | - | - |
Viewfinder |
Leica M10 | Leica M9 |
| viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Optical (rangefinder) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |