Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon A
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![Leica D-Lux 7 front Leica D-Lux 7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-D-Lux-7/Leica-D-Lux-7-front.jpg)
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon A Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
- Introduced November 2018
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
- Launched June 2013
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon A Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the Leica D-Lux 7 and Nikon A, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the A (16MP) is relatively similar but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and A (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.
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The D-Lux 7 was launched 5 years later than the A and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D-Lux 7 grades against the A with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon A Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux 7 & Nikon Coolpix A. The complete galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery & Nikon A Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Nikon A
D-Lux 7 | A | |||
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Launched | November 2018 | ![]() | June 2013 | Fresher by 67 months |
Screen resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+319k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Leica D-Lux 7
A | D-Lux 7 |
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Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Nikon A
D-Lux 7 | A | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon A Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 7 has got physical measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Nikon A has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
See the Leica D-Lux 7 and Nikon A in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the D-Lux 7 compared to the A.
![Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon A size comparison Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon A size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-D-Lux-7-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-A-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 7 and A is 81 and 88 respectively.
![Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon A top view buttons comparison Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon A top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-D-Lux-7-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-A-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon A Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 7 and A.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 7 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Leica D-Lux 7 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent D-Lux 7 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
![Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon A sensor size comparison Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon A sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-D-Lux-7-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-A-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon A Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon A Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon A Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-D-Lux-7-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-A-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon A Specifications
Leica D-Lux 7 | Nikon Coolpix A | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica D-Lux 7 | Nikon Coolpix A |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2018-11-20 | 2013-06-06 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 28mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,240 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1800 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.50 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 403g (0.89 lbs) | 299g (0.66 lbs) |
Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1164 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 pictures | 230 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL20 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $1,193 | $778 |