The Leica M10 ($6,595) isn't as a drastic of an upgrade to the M (Typ 240) as that camera was over the M9. But it gives rangefinder devotees a new flagship, with faster processing, higher ISO capability, and a slightly slimmer design. It does take away one feature included in the Typ 240—video recording—which, according to Leica, was not something that M shooters are particularly interested in. If you're a photographer with a love for rangefinders, the M10 represents the best the market has to offer, and its high price reflects its niche appeal and German engineering. Our Editors' Choice full-frame mirrorless camera is an economical crowd-pleaser, the Sony Alpha 7 II, but if you prefer to stand out from the crowd, the M10 is a solid choice. Design and Viewfinder Leica wanted M photographers to think of an M as an M, but owners of the M (Typ 240) ended up referring it to the M240 as shorthand. With later additions of the M-D (Typ 262) and Monochrom (Typ 246), the series became mor...
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