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Leica M9-P vs Nikon Z6 II

Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50
Leica M9-P front
 
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Leica M9-P vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs

Leica M9-P
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Launched June 2011
  • Earlier Model is Leica M9
Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z6
Photography Glossary

Leica M9-P vs Nikon Z6 II Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Leica M9-P vs Nikon Z6 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M9-P (18MP) and Z6 II (25MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The M9-P was introduced 10 years earlier than the Z6 II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica M9-P being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M9-P scores vs the Z6 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Nikon Z6 II

 M9-P Z6 II 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Leica M9-P

 Z6 II M9-P 
AnnouncedOctober 2020June 2011Newer by 113 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M9-P and Nikon Z6 II

 M9-P Z6 II 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica M9-P vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M9-P has external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon Z6 II has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

Examine the Leica M9-P vs Nikon Z6 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the M9-P vs the Z6 II.

Leica M9-P vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M9-P and Z6 II is 78 and 61 respectively.

Leica M9-P vs Nikon Z6 II top view buttons comparison

Leica M9-P vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M9-P and Z6 II.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon Z6 II to result in greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged M9-P will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica M9-P vs Nikon Z6 II sensor size comparison

Leica M9-P vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M9-P vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M9-P Portrait photography features
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography features
70
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
86
has manual focus
resolution is great (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M9-P as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
64
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M9-P Sports photography info
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography info
44
MP count good (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M9-P
Travel photography with Nikon Z6 II
54
MP count good (18MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is great (25MP)
low battery pack (410 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M9-P Landscape photography features
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography features
60
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
low battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M9-P Vlogging information
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging information
9
no video
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Leica M9-P vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M9-P and Nikon Z6 II
 Leica M9-PNikon Z6 Mark II
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model type Leica M9-P Nikon Z6 Mark II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2011-06-21 2020-10-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 18 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5212 x 3472 6048 x 4024
Maximum native ISO 2500 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 273
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Nikon Z
Number of lenses 59 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5" 3.2"
Resolution of display 230k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync 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
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 705 grams (1.55 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (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 rating 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 854 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 410 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card CFexpress Type B / XQD
Card slots 1 Two
Retail price $7,995 $1,997