Leica M10 vs Nikon Z7
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Leica M10 vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 50000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
- Released January 2017
- Replacement is Leica M11
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Revealed August 2018
- Replacement is Nikon Z7 II

Leica M10 vs Nikon Z7 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Leica M10 and Nikon Z7, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and Z7 (46MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

The M10 was released 19 months before the Z7 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the M10 matches up versus the Z7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica M10 vs Nikon Z7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M10 & Nikon Z7. The complete galleries are available at Leica M10 Gallery & Nikon Z7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Nikon Z7
M10 | Z7 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Leica M10
Z7 | M10 | |||
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Revealed | August 2018 | ![]() | January 2017 | Newer by 19 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper display (+1063k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M10 and Nikon Z7
M10 | Z7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Leica M10 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica M10 has exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
See the Leica M10 and Nikon Z7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the M10 compared to the Z7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M10 and Z7 is 75 and 62 respectively.

Leica M10 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M10 and Z7.
Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon Z7 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged M10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Leica M10 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica M10 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications
Leica M10 | Nikon Z7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica M10 | Nikon Z7 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2017-01-18 | 2018-08-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Maestro II | Expeed 6 |
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 | 24MP | 46MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5952 x 3992 | 8256 x 5504 |
Max native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 32 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 493 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica M | Nikon Z |
Amount of lenses | 59 | 15 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dots | 2,100k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | Yes |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 660 grams (1.46 lb) | 675 grams (1.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 86 | 99 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.4 | 26.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | 14.6 |
DXO Low light score | 2133 | 2668 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 shots | 330 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | XQD card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $7,595 | $2,797 |