Leica M10 vs Nikon D7000

Its time to take a closer look at the Leica M10 and Nikon D7000, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Leica and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and D7000 (16MP) and the M10 (Full frame) and D7000 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The M10 was announced 6 years later than the D7000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D7000 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M10 grades versus the D7000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M10 and Nikon D7000. The whole galleries are available at Leica M10 Gallery and Nikon D7000 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M10 features physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Nikon D7000 has measurements of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).

Look at the Leica M10 and Nikon D7000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the M10 compared to the D7000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M10 and D7000 is 75 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and D7000.

Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M10 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Leica M10 will result in greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern M10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.