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Leica M (Typ 262) vs Leica M10

The Leica M (Typ 262) and the Leica M10 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

Pick the Leica M10 if you want a newer model (2017 against 2015), which usually means better autofocus and video. On these specs the Leica M (Typ 262) has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.

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Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
SpecLeica M (Typ 262)Leica M10
MakerLeicaLeica
MountLeica MLeica M
SensorFull frame, 36 x 24 mmFull frame, 36 x 24 mm
Crop factor1×1×
Resolution24 MP24 MP
Stabilisationnonenone
Announced20152017
Typerangefinderrangefinder
Weightnot listed660 g
Lenses in this guide100 for its sensor100 for its sensor

Sensor size

Both camerasFull frame36 × 24 mmCrop factor 1×
Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

Crop factors: Leica M (Typ 262) 1×, Leica M10 1×.

What a 50mm frames like

Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 50mm on full frame.

50mm on either · 40°
Horizontal angle of view on each.

Lenses

Both take Leica M lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 100 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.

The Leica M (Typ 262): 100 Leica M lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Leica M10: 100 Leica M lenses in this guide cover its sensor.

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