Leica M11vs Z7
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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.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — Z7 (2018): 45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.
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
Z7 (2018)
- Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
- Landscape photographers coming from DSLR
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the z7 is the most affordable; only the z7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M11 (2022) | Z7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | None | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 9fps |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 585g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Nikon Z-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M11 | Z7 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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