Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z7 II
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z7 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)
- 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
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z7 II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M-Monochrom and Nikon Z7 Mark II. The whole galleries are available at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery and Nikon Z7 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Nikon Z7 II
M-Monochrom | Z7 II |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Leica M-Monochrom
Z7 II | M-Monochrom | |||
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Revealed | October 2020 | May 2012 | Newer by 102 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 230k | Sharper display (+1870k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M-Monochrom and Nikon Z7 II
M-Monochrom | Z7 II | |||
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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).
Contrast the Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z7 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications
Leica M-Monochrom | Nikon Z7 Mark II | |
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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 |