Leica CL vs Nikon Z6

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Leica CL vs Nikon Z6

APS-C 370.5mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 50,000

Go in depth with our full Leica CL Review.

35mm 858.0mm²
24.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Nikon Z6 Review.
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Differences

Leica CL advantages over Nikon Z6

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Thinner
45 mm vs 67 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
483g vs 1175g
Lighter weight
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
140 vs 47 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/25000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Nikon Z6 advantages over Leica CL

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Less expensive
$1899 vs $6995
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 5.94 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

380 vs 220 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
70 mm vs 27 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
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
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More viewfinder magnification
0.80x vs 0.74x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
12.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
12.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 50000 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

User reviews

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Kit with 24-70mm lens and FTZ adapter

Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Leica CL.
Read our Leica CL Preview

Great image quality; Terrific high ISO performance; Fast AF speeds; Eye AF; Swift 12fps burst shooting; In-body image stabilization; High-quality 4K video; Robust build quality; Familiar Nikon design.
Single XQD card slot; Default high ISO NR a bit strong; No 4K 60p; 1/200s x-sync speed; Limited native lens selection (at this time).
Read our Nikon Z6 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-Pro2

Leica CL

Fujifilm X-Pro2

$3195
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$1300
APS-C

Less expensive
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Leica CL vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Nikon Z6

Fujifilm X-Pro2

$1797
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1300
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Compared to Sony A6500

Leica CL

Sony A6500

$3195
APS-C

Top deck display
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1198
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica CL vs Sony A6500

Nikon Z6

Sony A6500

$1797
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1198
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Sony A6500

Compared to Sony A7 III

Leica CL

Sony A7 III

$3195
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Top deck display

$1665
35mm

Larger sensor
Less expensive

Compare Leica CL vs Sony A7 III

Nikon Z6

Sony A7 III

$1797
35mm

Top deck display
More dots on screen

$1665
35mm

NFC
Higher effective ISO

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 III

Compared to Canon EOS R

Leica CL

Canon EOS R

$3195
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Thinner

$1632
35mm

Larger sensor
Less expensive

Compare Leica CL vs Canon EOS R

Nikon Z6

Canon EOS R

$1797
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1632
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Canon EOS R

Compared to Fujifilm X-Pro3

Leica CL

Fujifilm X-Pro3

$3195
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
More viewfinder magnification

$1799
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica CL vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

Nikon Z6

Fujifilm X-Pro3

$1797
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1799
APS-C

Thinner
Dual card slots

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

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