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Leica M10 vs Nikon Z8

Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
45
Overall
61
Leica M10 front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55
Imaging
83
Features
83
Overall
83

Leica M10 vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs

Leica M10
(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
Nikon Z8
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Nikon Z8

 M10 Z8 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Leica M10

 Z8 M10 
LaunchedMay 2023January 2017Fresher by 76 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2089k1037kCrisper screen (+1052k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M10 and Nikon Z8

 M10 Z8 
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).

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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.

Leica M10 vs Nikon Z8 size comparison

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

Leica M10 vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica M10 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M10 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M10
Portrait photography with Nikon Z8
83
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
89
has manual focus
great MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M10 Street photography features
Nikon Z8 Street photography features
69
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
good ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
72
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition (910g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M10 Sports photography factors
Nikon Z8 Sports photography factors
53
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
81
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
maximum shutter speed is a little low