Leica M11 vs Nikon Z7 II

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.

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.

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.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M11 and Z7 II is 76 and 61 respectively.

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.