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Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z50

Portability
78
Imaging
65
Features
23
Overall
48
Leica M-Monochrom front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs

Leica M-Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 10000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released October 2019
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z50 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Leica M-Monochrom versus Nikon Z50, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and the Z50 (21MP) is very comparable but the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and Z50 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The M-Monochrom was manufactured 8 years prior to the Z50 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M-Monochrom grades vs the Z50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Nikon Z50

 M-Monochrom Z50 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Leica M-Monochrom

 Z50 M-Monochrom 
ReleasedOctober 2019May 2012Newer by 90 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M-Monochrom and Nikon Z50

 M-Monochrom Z50 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Leica M-Monochrom provides 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) whilst the Nikon Z50 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the M-Monochrom and the Z50.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-Monochrom and Z50 is 78 and 74 respectively.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M-Monochrom and Z50.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M-Monochrom due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z50 will produce greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M-Monochrom will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z50 Portrait photography factors
71
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
80
manual focus
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Street photography advice
Nikon Z50 Street photography advice
65
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (397 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Sports photography advice
Nikon Z50 Sports photography advice
45
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
75
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Travel photography information
Nikon Z50 Travel photography information
54
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
77
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good MP (21MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (397g)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Landscape photography info
Nikon Z50 Landscape photography info
58
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M-Monochrom
Vlogging with Nikon Z50
9
lack of video recording
71
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (397 grams)
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-Monochrom and Nikon Z50
 Leica M-MonochromNikon Z50
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model type Leica M-Monochrom Nikon Z50
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-05-10 2019-10-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5212 x 3472 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 10000 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 209
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Nikon Z
Available lenses 59 15
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5" 3.2"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Min shutter speed 32s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 397 grams (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 320 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID - EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $7,950 $857