Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z6 II

Below is a extensive review of the Leica M-Monochrom and Nikon Z6 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and Z6 II (25MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The M-Monochrom was brought out 9 years earlier than the Z6 II and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the M-Monochrom scores against the Z6 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-Monochrom and Nikon Z6 Mark II. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery and Nikon Z6 II Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Leica M-Monochrom offers physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Nikon Z6 II has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

Look at the Leica M-Monochrom and Nikon Z6 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the M-Monochrom and the Z6 II.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M-Monochrom and Z6 II is 78 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M-Monochrom and Z6 II.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon Z6 II to show more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older M-Monochrom will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.