Leica M10 vs Nikon Z6 II
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Leica M10 vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 50000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
- Revealed January 2017
- Renewed by Leica M11
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched October 2020
- Superseded the Nikon Z6
Leica M10 vs Nikon Z6 II Overview
Following is a detailed analysis of the Leica M10 versus Nikon Z6 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the M10 (24MP) and the Z6 II (25MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe M10 was brought out 4 years before the Z6 II which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the M10 grades against the Z6 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica M10 vs Nikon Z6 II Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M10 & Nikon Z6 Mark II. The entire galleries are available at Leica M10 Gallery & Nikon Z6 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Nikon Z6 II
M10 | Z6 II |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Leica M10
Z6 II | M10 | |||
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Launched | October 2020 | January 2017 | More modern by 45 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1037k | Clearer screen (+1063k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M10 and Nikon Z6 II
M10 | Z6 II | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Leica M10 vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Leica M10 has physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z6 II has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).
Check out the Leica M10 versus Nikon Z6 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the M10 and the Z6 II.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and Z6 II is 75 and 61 respectively.
Leica M10 vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and Z6 II.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon Z6 II to deliver more detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged M10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Leica M10 vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications
Leica M10 | Nikon Z6 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica M10 | Nikon Z6 Mark II |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2017-01-18 | 2020-10-14 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Maestro II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 855.6mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5952 x 3992 | 6048 x 4024 |
Highest native ISO | 50000 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 273 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica M | Nikon Z |
Total lenses | 59 | 15 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dot | 2,100k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 14.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | Yes |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 660 grams (1.46 pounds) | 705 grams (1.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm (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 | 86 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2133 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photographs | 410 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | CFexpress Type B / XQD |
Storage slots | One | 2 |
Launch cost | $7,595 | $1,997 |