Leica M10

48 reviews

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 48 reviews of Leica M10. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Comments about the performance and durability are generally positive. The usability and design are also appreciated. Views are divided on the focus. Many are less positive about the color and battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Leica M10 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Leica M10-R Review

40MP full-frame sensor ; Optical viewfinder with rangefinder focus ; Head-turning looks ; Dust and splash resistance ; Nearly silent mechanical shutter ; Add-on EVF available ; Built-in Wi-Fi

Expensive ; Omits video support ; Manual focus isn't for everyone

The Leica M10-R puts a brand-new, 40MP image sensor into an absolutely classic body design, resulting in a compelling camera for rangefinder devotees.

Jul, 2020

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Leica M10 Monochrom Review

40MP full-frame monochrome sensor ; Optical viewfinder with rangefinder focus ; Luxurious fit and finish ; Crisp touch LCD ; Dust and splash resistant ; Nearly silent mechanical shutter ; Add-on EVF available ; Wi-Fi

Premium pricing ; Doesn't do color or video ; Manual focus isn't for everyone

The Leica M10 Monochrom is the dream camera for devotees of classic black-and-white photography.

Jun, 2020

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Leica M10-D

Leica continues its LCD-free rangefinder camera series with the M10-D, which adds a faux film advance lever to completely sell its retro look.

Bright optical viewfinder. Legacy lens compatibility. Quiet shutter. 24MP full-frame sensor. Dust- and splash-resistant body. Works with add-on EVF. Real leather body cover. Wi-Fi.

Very niche appeal. Omits video.

Bottom Line: Leica continues its LCD-free rangefinder camera series with the M10-D, which adds a faux film advance lever to completely sell its retro look.

Oct, 2018

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Leica M10-P

The Leica M10-P camera is a more discrete version of the M10, with less obvious branding, a quieter shutter, and a new touch LCD.

Big, bright optical viewfinder with focusing patch. Compatible with lenses dating back to the 1930s. Very quiet focal plane shutter. 24MP full-frame image sensor. Dust- and splash-resistant build. Add-on EVF available. Wi-Fi.

Expensive. Rangefinders are not for everyone. No video recording. No Android support for Wi-Fi.

Bottom Line: The Leica M10-P is a more discrete version of the M10, with less obvious branding, a quieter shutter, and a new touch LCD.

Aug, 2018

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Leica stifles the M10-P's shutter sound for stealth

The quietest you can get without resorting to electronic shutter.

Aug, 2018

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Leica M10

The Leica M10 camera improves upon its predecessor, upping performance and slimming down the body. It's a solid, albeit pricey, choice for rangefinder devotees.

Optical viewfinder. Rangefinder manual focus. 24MP full-frame image sensor. 4.8fps image capture. Crisp rear display. Integrated Wi-Fi. Dust- and splash-resistant design. Add-on EVF available.

Very expensive. Manual focus isn't for everyone. Omits video.

The M10 isn't as drastic of an upgrade as the M (Typ 240) was the M9. While the camera has a new image sensor with a much greater ISO range, it doesn't offer an increase in overall resolution. The same is true for the rear LCD and Live View...

Jan, 2017

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Leica rewards the faithful with the M10 (hands-on)

The design and feature set of the company's latest full-frame rangefinder comes from the wish lists of its pickiest users, right down to shaving 4 mm off the depth of the camera.

Jan, 2017

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Expert review by : Barney Britton (dpreview.com)

The M U want: Leica M10 First Impressions Review and Samples

Leica's latest rangefinder dispenses with the last-generation 'Typ' naming convention and goes back to its M-series roots. The M10 is slimmed down, sped up, and after using one for a few days, we like it. Read more

Shooting with the Leica M10 for the past few days has been a lot of fun, but every good conclusion should include some criticisms, and inevitably, there are several things about the M10 that I don’t like.

Jan, 2017

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Expert review by : Ilse Jurriën (letsgodigital.org)

The most compact M-system camera Leica M10

Leica M10 digital rangefinder system camera : Leica introduced the M10, an iconic camera system that sets standards yet again. The M10 is the perfect balance of long-established traditions and technical innovation. The Leica M10 embodies the essence of...

The Leica M10 is the first M-System Camera with integrated WLAN connectivity. This enables fast, wireless transfer of pictures to Apple mobile devices, where they can be edited and, for instance, posted and shared in social networks. The Leica M-App...

Jan, 2017

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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (photographyblog.com)

Leica M10-R Review

The Leica M10-R is a brand new digital rangefinder camera, offering an upgraded 40 megapixel full-frame colour sensor, super-quiet shutter, and touch screen operation. Find out if this is the most versatile M10 camera ever by reading our in-depth Leica...

Aug, 2020

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