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Leica M11 vs Nikon Z8

Portability
76
Imaging
83
Features
56
Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55
Imaging
83
Features
83
Overall
83

Leica M11 vs Nikon Z8 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
  • Announced January 2022
  • Superseded the Leica M10
Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Revealed May 2023
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Leica M11 vs Nikon Z8 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Leica M11 versus Nikon Z8, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and Z8 (46MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The M11 was launched 16 months prior to the Z8 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the M11 grades against the Z8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Nikon Z8

 M11 Z8 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2333k2089kCrisper display (+244k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Leica M11

 Z8 M11 
RevealedMay 2023January 2022Newer by 16 months
Display sizing3.20"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Leica M11 and Nikon Z8

 M11 Z8 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica M11 vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica M11 has got external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Nikon Z8 has dimensions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the M11 against the Z8.

Leica M11 vs Nikon Z8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M11 and Z8 is 76 and 55 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 and Z8.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Leica M11 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged M11 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica M11 vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 Portrait photography information
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography information
89
manual focus
MP count fantastic (60 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
89
you can focus manually
high sensor resolution (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Street photography information
Nikon Z8 Street photography information
80
fully articulated screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
above average high ISO (50,000)
no image stabilization
72
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition (910 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z8 as a Sports photography camera
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (60MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment proofing
good battery life (700 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
81
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
low maximum shutter speed