Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 II
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![Leica M11 front Leica M11 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-M11/Leica-M11-front.jpg)
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Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 II Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2022
- Previous Model is Leica M10
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed October 2020
- Older Model is Nikon Z7
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Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 II Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and Z7 II (46MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).
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The M11 was launched 16 months later than the Z7 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M11 matches up against the Z7 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M11 and Nikon Z7 Mark II. The complete galleries are available at Leica M11 Gallery and Nikon Z7 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Nikon Z7 II
M11 | Z7 II | |||
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Revealed | January 2022 | ![]() | October 2020 | Fresher by 16 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 2333k | ![]() | 2100k | Crisper screen (+233k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Leica M11
Z7 II | M11 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Leica M11 and Nikon Z7 II
M11 | Z7 II | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 II Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Leica M11 has got physical dimensions 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 Z7 II has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).
See the Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M11 vs the Z7 II.
![Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 II size comparison Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-vs-Nikon-Z7-Mark-II-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M11 and Z7 II is 76 and 61 respectively.
![Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 II top view buttons comparison Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 II top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-vs-Nikon-Z7-Mark-II-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 II Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M11 and Z7 II.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Leica M11 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent M11 should have an edge in sensor tech.
![Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 II sensor size comparison Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 II sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M11-vs-Nikon-Z7-Mark-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-vs-Nikon-Z7-Mark-II-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications
Leica M11 | Nikon Z7 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica M11 | Nikon Z7 Mark II |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 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 measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 60MP | 46MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 9528 x 6328 | 8256 x 5504 |
Highest native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 32 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
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 |
Number of lenses | 62 | 15 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.00 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 2,333 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
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 | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | ||
AEB | ||
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 | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | Yes |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 640 grams (1.41 lbs) | 705 grams (1.55 lbs) |
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 photographs | 420 photographs |
Type 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 | ||
Type of storage | UHS II type SD | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) |
Storage slots | One | 2 |
Cost at release | $8,995 | $2,997 |