Leica M11vs Z50
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Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Rangefinder Enthusiasts & Collectors — Leica M11 (2022): 60MP of full-frame resolution in the thinnest digital M ever made — the M11 is the definitive expression of Leica's rangefinder tradition.
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
Who should buy what
Leica M11 (2022)
- Rangefinder photographers who want the pinnacle of the M system
- M10-R owners upgrading to the BSI sensor and simplified base plate
- Collectors and enthusiasts who want the most refined digital Leica M ever made
- Photographers who want to slow down and shoot with intention
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the z50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M11 (2022) | Z50 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £499 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | None | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M11 | Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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