Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon Z8
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![Leica M Edition 60 front Leica M Edition 60 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-M-Edition-60/Leica-M-Edition-60-front.jpg)
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica M Mount
- 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Introduced September 2014
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.20" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
- Introduced May 2023
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon Z8 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Leica M Edition 60 and Nikon Z8, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and Z8 (46MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (Full frame).
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The M Edition 60 was released 9 years earlier than the Z8 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M Edition 60 grades against the Z8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon Z8 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Edition 60 & Nikon Z8. The complete galleries are available at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery & Nikon Z8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Nikon Z8
M Edition 60 | Z8 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Leica M Edition 60
Z8 | M Edition 60 | |||
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Introduced | May 2023 | ![]() | September 2014 | Fresher by 105 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3.20" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2089k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+1169k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Nikon Z8
M Edition 60 | Z8 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Leica M Edition 60 provides physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Nikon Z8 has sizing of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).
Analyze the Leica M Edition 60 and Nikon Z8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the M Edition 60 versus the Z8.
![Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon Z8 size comparison Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon Z8 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Edition-60-vs-Nikon-Z8-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M Edition 60 and Z8 is 74 and 55 respectively.
![Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Edition-60-vs-Nikon-Z8-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M Edition 60 and Z8.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon Z8 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older M Edition 60 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M-Edition-60-vs-Nikon-Z8-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Edition-60-vs-Nikon-Z8-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon Z8 Specifications
Leica M Edition 60 | Nikon Z8 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica M Edition 60 | Nikon Z8 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-09-23 | 2023-05-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 46 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 8256 x 5504 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 32 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 493 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | Nikon Z |
Number of lenses | 59 | 46 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.20" |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 2,089k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 900 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | - |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 30.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) | 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 7680x4320 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264, H.265 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 680 grams (1.50 pounds) | 910 grams (2.01 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 98 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2548 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL15c |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Launch price | - | $3,999 |