Leica M11 vs Nikon Z6

Lets take a more detailed look at the Leica M11 versus Nikon Z6, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and Z6 (25MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M11 was manufactured 3 years after the Z6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M11 matches up versus the Z6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Leica M11 enjoys outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z6 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the M11 and the Z6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M11 and Z6 is 76 and 62 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M11 and Z6.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Leica M11 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern M11 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.