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Leica M10 vs Nikon Z9

Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
45
Overall
61
Leica M10 front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51
Imaging
82
Features
90
Overall
85

Leica M10 vs Nikon Z9 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
  • Launched January 2017
  • Replacement is Leica M11
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Announced October 2021
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Leica M10 vs Nikon Z9 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Leica M10 versus Nikon Z9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and Z9 (46MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The M10 was brought out 5 years before the Z9 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M10 scores vs the Z9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Nikon Z9

 M10 Z9 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Leica M10

 Z9 M10 
AnnouncedOctober 2021January 2017More modern by 58 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2089k1037kCrisper screen (+1052k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M10 and Nikon Z9

 M10 Z9 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica M10 vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica M10 has got 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) whilst the Nikon Z9 has proportions of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the M10 against the Z9.

Leica M10 vs Nikon Z9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and Z9 is 75 and 51 respectively.

Leica M10 vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison

Leica M10 vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and Z9.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon Z9 to result in extra detail having its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged M10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica M10 vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison

Leica M10 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M10 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M10 Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography factors
83
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
89
focusing manually
high MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M10 as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z9 as a Street photography camera
69
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
good ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competitors (1,340 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M10
Sports photography with Nikon Z9
53
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (210 shots)
no phase detect AF
91
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (740 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M10 Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z9 Travel photography highlights
57
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
bad battery life (210 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
65
good battery pack (740 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
high MP (46MP)
more heavy than competitors (1,340 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M10 Landscape photography information
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography information
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
87
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery pack (740 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z9 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
32
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (7680 x 4320 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (1,340 grams)
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Leica M10 vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M10 and Nikon Z9
 Leica M10Nikon Z9
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model Leica M10 Nikon Z9
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-18 2021-10-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5952 x 3992 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 50000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 493
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Nikon Z
Number of lenses 59 29
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dots 2,089k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 900 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Highest video resolution None 7680x4320
Video format - H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 1340g (2.95 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 86 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 2133 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images 740 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Card slots Single Dual
Retail cost $7,595 $5,500