Leica M9 vs Nikon Z6
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Leica M9 vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 2500
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Launched September 2009
- Updated by Leica M9-P
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Introduced August 2018
- Refreshed by Nikon Z6 II
Photography Glossary Leica M9 vs Nikon Z6 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Leica M9 versus Nikon Z6, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the M9 (18MP) and Z6 (25MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (Full frame).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe M9 was brought out 10 years prior to the Z6 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica M9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M9 scores versus the Z6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M9 & Nikon Z6. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M9 Gallery & Nikon Z6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Nikon Z6
| M9 | Z6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Leica M9
| Z6 | M9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2018 |  | September 2009 | Fresher by 109 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+1870k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M9 and Nikon Z6
| M9 | Z6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Leica M9 vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica M9 has physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Nikon Z6 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Look at the Leica M9 versus Nikon Z6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the M9 against the Z6.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M9 and Z6 is 79 and 62 respectively.
Leica M9 vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M9 and Z6.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon Z6 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older M9 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Leica M9 vs Nikon Z6 Specifications
| Leica M9 | Nikon Z6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Leica | Nikon |
| Model type | Leica M9 | Nikon Z6 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2009-09-09 | 2018-08-23 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Expeed 6 |
| 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 | 18MP | 25MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 6048 x 4024 |
| Highest native ISO | 2500 | 51200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 273 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Leica M | Nikon Z |
| Available lenses | 59 | 15 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.8x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 12.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | 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 | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
| 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 |
| Highest video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 585g (1.29 lbs) | 675g (1.49 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 69 | 95 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | 25.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 14.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | 884 | 3299 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photos | 330 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card | XQD card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $2,750 | $1,997 |