Leica M11 vs Nikon Z9
Portability
76 Imaging
84 Features
56 Overall
72
76 Imaging
84 Features
56 Overall
72
Portability
51 Imaging
82 Features
90 Overall
85
51 Imaging
82 Features
90 Overall
85
Leica M11 vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs
Leica M11
(Full Review)
(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
- Released January 2022
- Succeeded the Leica M10
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
- Released October 2021
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Let's look a little more in depth at the Leica M11 and Nikon Z9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and Z9 (46MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).
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Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M11 scores against the Z9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M11 and Nikon Z9. The full galleries are provided at Leica M11 Gallery and Nikon Z9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Nikon Z9
| M11 | Z9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 2333k |  | 2089k | Sharper display (+244k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Leica M11
| Z9 | M11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Leica M11 and Nikon Z9
| M11 | Z9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2022 |  | October 2021 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Leica M11 vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica M11 enjoys outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Nikon Z9 has sizing of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
Compare the Leica M11 and Nikon Z9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the M11 vs the Z9.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M11 and Z9 is 76 and 51 respectively.
Leica M11 vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 and Z9.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Leica M11 to show greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.
Leica M11 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Leica M11 Portrait photography info
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography info
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (60MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
manual focus
great sensor resolution (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Leica M11 Street photography info
Nikon Z9 Street photography info
screen articulates
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
above average high ISO (50,000)
lack of image stabilization
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (1,340g)
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Leica M11 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z9 as a Sports photography camera
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
fantastic megapixels (60MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
great battery pack (700 per charge)
slow frames per second (4.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (740 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Leica M11 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z9 as a Travel photography camera
great battery pack (700 per charge)
weather proof
fantastic megapixels (60 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
better than average battery (740 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
great sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
more heavy than competition (1,340g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Leica M11 Landscape photography details
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography details
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
fantastic megapixels (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW files
weather proof
great battery pack (700 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery (740 shots)
has dual storage slots
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can't shoot video
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (1,340g)
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Leica M11 vs Nikon Z9 Specifications
| Leica M11 | Nikon Z9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Leica | Nikon |
| Model | Leica M11 | Nikon Z9 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2022-01-13 | 2021-10-28 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 858.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 60 megapixels | 46 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 9528 x 6328 | 8256 x 5504 |
| Highest native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | - | 32 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 493 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Leica M | Nikon Z |
| Number of lenses | 62 | 29 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.00 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Screen resolution | 2,333k dot | 2,089k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.8x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 3600s | 900s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | - |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/32000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.5fps | 30.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/200s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L |
| Highest video resolution | None | 7680x4320 |
| Video file format | - | H.264, H.265 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 640g (1.41 lb) | 1340g (2.95 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images | 740 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BC-SCL7 | EN-EL18d |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12s) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | UHS II type SD | Dual CFexpress Type B slots |
| Storage slots | One | Two |
| Pricing at launch | $8,995 | $5,500 |
