Leica M9 vs Nikon Z8

Below is a thorough analysis of the Leica M9 and Nikon Z8, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the M9 (18MP) and Z8 (46MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M9 was released 14 years earlier than the Z8 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Leica M9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M9 scores versus the Z8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M9 and Nikon Z8. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M9 Gallery and Nikon Z8 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M9 enjoys exterior 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 Z8 has measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M9 versus the Z8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M9 and Z8 is 79 and 55 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M9 and Z8.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon Z8 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older M9 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.