Leica M10 vs Nikon Z8
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Leica M10 vs Nikon Z8 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
- Announced January 2017
- Renewed by Leica M11
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.20" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
- Launched May 2023

Leica M10 vs Nikon Z8 Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Leica M10 versus Nikon Z8, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and Z8 (46MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (Full frame).

The M10 was introduced 7 years prior to the Z8 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M10 grades against the Z8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Leica M10 vs Nikon Z8 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M10 & Nikon Z8. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M10 Gallery & Nikon Z8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Nikon Z8
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Leica M10
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Launched | May 2023 | ![]() | January 2017 | Fresher by 76 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3.20" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2089k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper screen (+1052k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M10 and Nikon Z8
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Leica M10 vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Leica M10 features external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Nikon Z8 has specifications of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).
Analyze the Leica M10 versus Nikon Z8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the M10 against the Z8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M10 and Z8 is 75 and 55 respectively.

Leica M10 vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and Z8.
As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon Z8 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older M10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Leica M10 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder


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