Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z9
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z9 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
- Released May 2012
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
- Launched October 2021
Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z9 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and Z9 (46MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe M-Monochrom was released 10 years earlier than the Z9 and that is quite a serious difference as far as 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 Z9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the M-Monochrom grades against the Z9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z9 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M-Monochrom & Nikon Z9. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery & Nikon Z9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Nikon Z9
M-Monochrom | Z9 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Leica M-Monochrom
Z9 | M-Monochrom | |||
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Launched | October 2021 | May 2012 | More recent by 115 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 2089k | 230k | Sharper display (+1859k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M-Monochrom and Nikon Z9
M-Monochrom | Z9 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica M-Monochrom comes with physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z9 has sizing of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
Check out the Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the M-Monochrom against the Z9.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M-Monochrom and Z9 is 78 and 51 respectively.
Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M-Monochrom and Z9.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon Z9 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older M-Monochrom is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z9 Specifications
Leica M-Monochrom | Nikon Z9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica M-Monochrom | Nikon Z9 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-05-10 | 2021-10-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | Stacked 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, 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 files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 32 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 493 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | Nikon Z |
Number of lenses | 59 | 29 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 2,089 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 32 secs | 900 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | - |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 30.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom 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, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | None | 7680x4320 |
Video file format | - | H.264, H.265 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 lb) | 1340g (2.95 lb) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") |
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 | 740 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL18d |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | Dual CFexpress Type B slots |
Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
Retail cost | $7,950 | $5,500 |