Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon AW110

Below, we will be contrasting the Leica M-Monochrom versus Nikon AW110, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and the AW110 (16MP) is pretty close but the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and AW110 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The M-Monochrom was unveiled 14 months before the AW110 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon AW110 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M-Monochrom grades vs the AW110 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M-Monochrom & Nikon Coolpix AW110. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery & Nikon AW110 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Leica M-Monochrom comes with exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon AW110 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the M-Monochrom and the AW110.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M-Monochrom and AW110 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M-Monochrom and AW110.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M-Monochrom using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Leica M-Monochrom will result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older M-Monochrom will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.