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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon Z8

Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
52
Overall
71
Leica M11 Monochrome front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55
Imaging
83
Features
83
Overall
83

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs

Leica M11 Monochrome
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Released April 2023
Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump 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 M11 Monochrome vs Nikon Z8 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Leica M11 Monochrome and Nikon Z8, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and Z8 (46MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The M11 Monochrome was unveiled at a similar time to the Z8 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica M11 Monochrome being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M11 Monochrome matches up vs the Z8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Nikon Z8

 M11 Monochrome Z8 
Display resolution2333k2089kSharper display (+244k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Leica M11 Monochrome

 Z8 M11 Monochrome 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.20"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Leica M11 Monochrome and Nikon Z8

 M11 Monochrome Z8 
LaunchedApril 2023May 2023Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Leica M11 Monochrome offers outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 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).

Examine the Leica M11 Monochrome and Nikon Z8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the M11 Monochrome vs the Z8.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon Z8 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M11 Monochrome and Z8 is 76 and 55 respectively.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M11 Monochrome and Z8.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Leica M11 Monochrome to give more detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Portrait photography information
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography information
90
you can focus manually
excellent sensor resolution (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
89
you can focus manually
excellent MP (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
Street photography with Nikon Z8
74
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
great ISO range (50,000)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
72
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average (910g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Sports photography info
Nikon Z8 Sports photography info
69
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
excellent sensor resolution (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (700 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
81
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
low maximum shutter speed