Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon Z7 II

Its time to take a deeper look at the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Nikon Z7 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and Z7 II (46MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The M11 Monochrome was released 2 years after the Z7 II which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica M11 Monochrome being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M11 Monochrome scores vs the Z7 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M11 Monochrome and Nikon Z7 Mark II. The complete galleries are available at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery and Nikon Z7 II Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica M11 Monochrome offers external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 II has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

Examine the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Nikon Z7 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M11 Monochrome and the Z7 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M11 Monochrome and Z7 II is 76 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M11 Monochrome and Z7 II.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Leica M11 Monochrome to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger M11 Monochrome is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.