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Leica M11 vs Nikon Z6 II

Portability
76
Imaging
83
Features
56
Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Leica M11 vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs

Leica M11
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Revealed January 2022
  • Replaced the Leica M10
Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
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Leica M11 vs Nikon Z6 II Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Leica M11 versus Nikon Z6 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and Z6 II (25MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The M11 was revealed 16 months after the Z6 II making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M11 matches up against the Z6 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Nikon Z6 II

 M11 Z6 II 
ReleasedJanuary 2022October 2020More modern by 16 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2333k2100kClearer display (+233k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Leica M11

 Z6 II M11 
Display dimension3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Leica M11 and Nikon Z6 II

 M11 Z6 II 
Manually focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica M11 vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica M11 provides 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) while the Nikon Z6 II has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the M11 versus the Z6 II.

Leica M11 vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M11 and Z6 II is 76 and 61 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Nikon Z6 II top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M11 and Z6 II.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Leica M11 to provide extra detail because of its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher M11 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica M11 vs Nikon Z6 II sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M11
Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
89
focusing manually
great MP (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
86
manual focus
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M11
Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
80
fully articulated screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good high ISO (50,000)
no image stabilization
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Sports photography features
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography features
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
great MP (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
good battery (700 shots)
max fps low (4.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery (700 shots)
weather sealing
great MP (60 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
66
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
not so great battery life (410 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Landscape photography info
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography info
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
great MP (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery (700 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
82
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 Vlogging info
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging info
9
can't record video
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Leica M11 vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Nikon Z6 II
 Leica M11Nikon Z6 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model Leica M11 Nikon Z6 Mark II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-01-13 2020-10-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 9528 x 6328 6048 x 4024
Highest native ISO 50000 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 273
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 62 15
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.00 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 2,333k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3600 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640g (1.41 lb) 705g (1.55 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 700 shots 410 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC-SCL7 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media UHS II type SD CFexpress Type B / XQD
Storage slots Single 2
Pricing at release $8,995 $1,997