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Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z8

Portability
78 Imaging
65 Features
23 Overall
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Leica M-Monochrom front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55 Imaging
83 Features
83 Overall
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z8 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 Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Released May 2023
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z8 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Leica M-Monochrom and Nikon Z8, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and Z8 (46MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M-Monochrom was unveiled 12 years before the Z8 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M-Monochrom matches up against the Z8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Nikon Z8

		

		

			
 M-Monochrom Z8 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Leica M-Monochrom

		

		

			
 Z8 M-Monochrom 
ReleasedMay 2023May 2012Newer by 133 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.20"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2089k230kSharper display (+1859k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica M-Monochrom and Nikon Z8

		

		

			
 M-Monochrom Z8 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-Monochrom has outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon Z8 has dimensions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).
Check out the Leica M-Monochrom and Nikon Z8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the M-Monochrom compared to the Z8.
Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z8 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M-Monochrom and Z8 is 78 and 55 respectively.
Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M-Monochrom and Z8.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon Z8 to give you more detail having an extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged M-Monochrom is going to be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica M-Monochrom Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography factors
71
 manual focus
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 no liveview feature
89
 you can focus manually
 resolution is excellent (46MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Leica M-Monochrom
Street photography with Nikon Z8
65
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
72
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 comes with focus via touch
 environment sealing
 great high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than competitors in class (910g)
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Sports Comparison
Leica M-Monochrom Sports photography details
Nikon Z8 Sports photography details
45
 good MP (18MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 no liveview feature
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery power (350 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
81
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 max fps high (30.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is excellent (46MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment sealing
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/ seconds)
 low battery life (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Leica M-Monochrom Travel photography information
Nikon Z8 Travel photography information
54
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 no Time Lapse recording
 bad battery power (350 per charge)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
61
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 resolution is excellent (46MP)
 low battery life (330 CIPA)
 more heavy than competitors in class (910 grams)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Leica M-Monochrom Landscape photography details
Nikon Z8 Landscape photography details
58
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Leica M mount)
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 screen is small (2.5")
 no liveview feature
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery power (350 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse recording
84
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 good sized screen (3.20")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is excellent (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 2 card slots
 low battery life (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica M-Monochrom Vlogging info
Nikon Z8 Vlogging info
9
 no video
33
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
 does have microphone support
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competitors in class (910 grams)
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-Monochrom and Nikon Z8
 Leica M-MonochromNikon Z8
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model Leica M-Monochrom Nikon Z8
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-05-10 2023-05-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD Stacked CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 5212 x 3472 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 10000 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 160 64
RAW data    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 493
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Nikon Z
Available lenses 59 46
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inch 3.20 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 2,089k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 32s 900s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Max video resolution None 7680x4320
Video format - H.264, H.265
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) 910g (2.01 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2548
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 330 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC card one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot
Card slots 1 Two
Retail price $7,950 $3,999