Leica M9 vs Nikon Z7 II
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Leica M9 vs Nikon Z7 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 2500
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Released September 2009
- Updated by Leica M9-P
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Announced October 2020
- Old Model is Nikon Z7
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Following is a in depth comparison of the Leica M9 vs Nikon Z7 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the M9 (18MP) and Z7 II (46MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).
Photography GlossaryThe M9 was manufactured 12 years prior to the Z7 II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Leica M9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the M9 grades vs the Z7 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M9 and Nikon Z7 Mark II. The entire galleries are provided at Leica M9 Gallery and Nikon Z7 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Nikon Z7 II
| M9 | Z7 II |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Leica M9
| Z7 II | M9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2020 |  | September 2009 | More modern by 135 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+1870k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M9 and Nikon Z7 II
| M9 | Z7 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Leica M9 vs Nikon Z7 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Leica M9 has exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z7 II has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M9 versus the Z7 II.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M9 and Z7 II is 79 and 61 respectively.
Leica M9 vs Nikon Z7 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M9 and Z7 II.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon Z7 II to provide extra detail due to its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged M9 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Leica M9 vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications
| Leica M9 | Nikon Z7 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Leica | Nikon |
| Model | Leica M9 | Nikon Z7 Mark II |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2009-09-09 | 2020-10-14 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 858.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 46 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 8256 x 5504 |
| Highest native ISO | 2500 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | - | 32 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 493 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Leica M | Nikon Z |
| Available lenses | 59 | 15 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3.2" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.8x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/200 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 585 gr (1.29 lbs) | 705 gr (1.55 lbs) |
| Physical 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 score | 69 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 884 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photographs | 420 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) |
| Storage slots | 1 | Two |
| Cost at release | $2,750 | $2,997 |
