Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z6 II
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 10000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Announced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Released October 2020
- Earlier Model is Nikon Z6
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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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Nikon Z6 II
| M-Monochrom | Z6 II |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Leica M-Monochrom
| Z6 II | M-Monochrom | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2020 |  | May 2012 | More recent by 102 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3.2" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+1870k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M-Monochrom and Nikon Z6 II
| M-Monochrom | Z6 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison
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.
Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison
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.
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications
| Leica M-Monochrom | Nikon Z6 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Leica | Nikon |
| Model type | Leica M-Monochrom | Nikon Z6 Mark II |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2012-05-10 | 2020-10-14 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 858.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 25 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 6048 x 4024 |
| Highest native ISO | 10000 | 51200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 273 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Leica M | Nikon Z |
| Available lenses | 59 | 15 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 2,100k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.8x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 32s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 14.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/200s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 600 gr (1.32 lbs) | 705 gr (1.55 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
| 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 images | 410 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Card slots | 1 | Two |
| Pricing at release | $7,950 | $1,997 |