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Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
56
Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83

Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 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
  • Superseded the Leica M10
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Released August 2018
  • New Model is Nikon Z7 II
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Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and Z7 (46MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M11 was announced 3 years later than the Z7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the M11 grades versus the Z7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Nikon Z7

 M11 Z7 
ReleasedJanuary 2022August 2018Fresher by 42 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2333k2100kSharper screen (+233k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Leica M11

 Z7 M11 
Screen sizing3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Leica M11 and Nikon Z7

 M11 Z7 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica M11 comes with outside 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 Z7 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the M11 compared to the Z7.

Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M11 and Z7 is 76 and 62 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M11 and Z7.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Leica M11 to offer you extra detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern M11 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
90
focusing manually
sensor resolution is great (60 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
87
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M11
Street photography with Nikon Z7
80
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
very good high ISO (50,000)
lack of image stabilization
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
69
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is great (60MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proof
better than average battery life (700 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 Travel photography info
Nikon Z7 Travel photography info
71
better than average battery life (700 CIPA)
weather proof
sensor resolution is great (60 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
sensor resolution is great (60MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery life (700 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
83
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z7 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Nikon Z7
 Leica M11Nikon Z7
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model Leica M11 Nikon Z7
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-01-13 2018-08-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 9528 x 6328 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 50000 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 493
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 62 15
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 2,333k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 3600 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 4.5fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video 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 640 gr (1.41 pounds) 675 gr (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2668
Other
Battery life 700 photos 330 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC-SCL7 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media UHS II type SD XQD card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $8,995 $2,797