M11-Dvs Nikon Zf
Leica
M11-D (2024)
Starting from £8195 new
Best for Street, documentary & photographic purists
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary & Photographic Purists — M11-D (2024): A rangefinder with no screen — 60MP, manual focus, total presence. The most focused camera ever made.
Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
Who should buy what
M11-D (2024)
- Experienced rangefinder photographers who want to eliminate chimping and be fully present
- M11 users who want to deepen their relationship with the photographic process
- Documentary and street photographers who believe the screen distracts from the moment
- Collectors and Leica enthusiasts who value the philosophy as much as the output
Nikon Zf (2023)
- Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
- Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
- Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
- Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available
Quick take: The m11-d has the highest resolution at 60mp; the nikon zf is the most affordable; only the nikon zf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M11-D (2024) | Nikon Zf (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,195 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | None — this is a stills-only camera | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None — manual rangefinder camera | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~700 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 710g with battery |
| Dimensions | 138.9 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | None — no rear LCD by design | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | 64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M11-D | Nikon Zf |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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