Leica M11 vs Nikon Z8
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Leica M11 vs Nikon Z8 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
- Announced January 2022
- Superseded the Leica M10
(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

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).

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.

Leica M11 vs Nikon Z8 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M11 & Nikon Z8. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M11 Gallery & Nikon Z8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Nikon Z8
M11 | Z8 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 2333k | ![]() | 2089k | Crisper display (+244k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Leica M11
Z8 | M11 | |||
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Revealed | May 2023 | ![]() | January 2022 | Newer by 16 months |
Display sizing | 3.20" | ![]() | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Leica M11 and Nikon Z8
M11 | Z8 | |||
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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).
Analyze the Leica M11 versus Nikon Z8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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