Leica CL vs Nikon Z5
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Leica CL vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 50000
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
- Introduced November 2017
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched July 2020
Leica CL vs Nikon Z5 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Leica CL vs Nikon Z5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the CL (24MP) and the Z5 (24MP) is fairly similar but the CL (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe CL was brought out 3 years prior to the Z5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica CL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the CL grades versus the Z5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica CL vs Nikon Z5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica CL & Nikon Z5. The entire galleries are provided at Leica CL Gallery & Nikon Z5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Nikon Z5
CL | Z5 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Leica CL
Z5 | CL | |||
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Launched | July 2020 | November 2017 | Newer by 32 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Leica CL and Nikon Z5
CL | Z5 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Leica CL vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica CL has outer measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Nikon Z5 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Analyze the Leica CL vs Nikon Z5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the CL versus the Z5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CL and Z5 is 82 and 62 respectively.
Leica CL vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CL and Z5.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor dimensions. The CL uses the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The more aged CL is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Leica CL vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica CL vs Nikon Z5 Specifications
Leica CL | Nikon Z5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica CL | Nikon Z5 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2017-11-21 | 2020-07-20 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Maestro II | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6014 x 4014 | 6016 x 4016 |
Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 51200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 273 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | Nikon Z |
Amount of lenses | 30 | 15 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 3,690k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/25000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 4.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 403 grams (0.89 lbs) | 675 grams (1.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 470 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-DC12 | EN-EL15c |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | One | 2 |
Retail price | $3,799 | $1,399 |