• 35mm 858.0mm2
  • 45.7 megapixels
  • ISO 64 - 25,600
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 60.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 50,000

Buy From

Differences

Nikon Z7 II advantages over Leica M11

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.35 vs 3.76 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs No
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    900 vs 60 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 4.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    102400 vs 50000 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica M11 advantages over Nikon Z7 II

  • Thinner
    38 mm vs 69 mm
    Thinner
  • More pixels
    60.3 vs 45.7 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

User reviews

Buy From

Review Excerpt

The Competition

Compared to Sony A7R III

Nikon Z7 II
Sony A7R III
  • $2330
  • 35mm
  • Top deck display
  • Newer
  • $2096
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • High resolution composite
Leica M11
Sony A7R III
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • More dots on screen
  • $2096
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Sony A7R IV

Nikon Z7 II
Sony A7R IV
  • $2330
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $3217
  • 35mm
  • High resolution composite
  • NFC
Leica M11
Sony A7R IV
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • More dots on screen
  • $3217
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Canon R5

Nikon Z7 II
Canon R5
  • $2330
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
  • $3349
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
Leica M11
Canon R5
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • More pixels
  • $3349
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Sony A7 IV

Nikon Z7 II
Sony A7 IV
  • $2330
  • 35mm
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • Top deck display
  • $2231
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Bigger pixels
Leica M11
Sony A7 IV
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • More pixels
  • $2231
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Lens selection

Compared to Sony A7R V

Nikon Z7 II
Sony A7R V
  • $2330
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Top deck display
  • $3900
  • 35mm
  • High resolution composite
  • NFC
Leica M11
Sony A7R V
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • More dots on screen
  • $3900
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
Compare Other Cameras?