Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon Z6 II

Its time to examine more closely at the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon Z6 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and Z6 II (25MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The M11 Monochrome was unveiled 2 years later than the Z6 II and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Leica M11 Monochrome being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M11 Monochrome scores vs the Z6 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M11 Monochrome and Nikon Z6 Mark II. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery and Nikon Z6 II Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M11 Monochrome enjoys outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Nikon Z6 II has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the M11 Monochrome versus the Z6 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M11 Monochrome and Z6 II is 76 and 61 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M11 Monochrome and Z6 II.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Leica M11 Monochrome to resolve extra detail having an extra 35MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer M11 Monochrome should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.