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Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z7 II

Portability
78
Imaging
65
Features
23
Overall
48
Leica M-Monochrom front
 
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85

Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z7 II 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
  • Announced May 2012
Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z7
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z7 II Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z7 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and Z7 II (46MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The M-Monochrom was introduced 9 years before the Z7 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the M-Monochrom matches up vs the Z7 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Nikon Z7 II

 M-Monochrom Z7 II 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Leica M-Monochrom

 Z7 II M-Monochrom 
RevealedOctober 2020May 2012Newer by 102 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M-Monochrom and Nikon Z7 II

 M-Monochrom Z7 II 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z7 II Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Leica M-Monochrom offers external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 II has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the M-Monochrom compared to the Z7 II.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z7 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M-Monochrom and Z7 II is 78 and 61 respectively.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z7 II top view buttons comparison

Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z7 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M-Monochrom and Z7 II.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon Z7 II to result in more detail using its extra 28MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M-Monochrom will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z7 II sensor size comparison

Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Portrait photography info
Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography info
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
88
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Street photography information
Nikon Z7 II Street photography information
65
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
45
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Travel photography features
Nikon Z7 II Travel photography features
54
decent megapixels (18MP)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
72
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Landscape photography info
Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography info
58
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
not so great battery (350 shots)
no Timelapse mode
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Vlogging details
Nikon Z7 II Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-Monochrom and Nikon Z7 II
 Leica M-MonochromNikon Z7 Mark II
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model type Leica M-Monochrom Nikon Z7 Mark II
Class 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 dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 46MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5212 x 3472 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 10000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 160 64
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 493
Lens
Lens support Leica M Nikon Z
Total lenses 59 15
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 32 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment 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 pictures 420 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II)
Card slots One 2
Retail pricing $7,950 $2,997