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Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 II

Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
56
Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85

Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 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
  • Introduced January 2022
  • Previous Model is Leica M10
Nikon Z7 II
(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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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Nikon Z7 II

 M11 Z7 II 
RevealedJanuary 2022October 2020Fresher by 16 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2333k2100kCrisper screen (+233k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Leica M11

 Z7 II M11 
Screen dimension3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Leica M11 and Nikon Z7 II

 M11 Z7 II 
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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography factors
90
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
88
has manual focus
MP count high (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Street photography info
Nikon Z7 II Street photography info
80
screen can move to multiple angles
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great high ISO (50,000)
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Sports photography details
Nikon Z7 II Sports photography details
69
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
megapixel count high (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
good battery pack (700 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 Travel photography details
Nikon Z7 II Travel photography details
71
good battery pack (700 per charge)
weather sealing
megapixel count high (60 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
72
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count high (46MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M11
Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
megapixel count high (60MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (700 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
88
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 Vlogging info
Nikon Z7 II Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Nikon Z7 II
 Leica M11Nikon Z7 Mark II
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