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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D3400

Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64
Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Nikon D3400 front
Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D3400 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 7
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
  • Revealed November 2018
Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 395g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Older Model is Nikon D3300
  • Renewed by Nikon D3500
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D3400 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D3400, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Leica and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and D3400 (24MP) and the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and D3400 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 7 was unveiled 2 years later than the D3400 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon D3400 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D-Lux 7 matches up vs the D3400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Nikon D3400

 D-Lux 7 D3400 
IntroducedNovember 2018August 2016Fresher by 28 months
Screen resolution1240k921kClearer screen (+319k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Leica D-Lux 7

 D3400 D-Lux 7 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Nikon D3400

 D-Lux 7 D3400 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D3400 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 7 features physical dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3400 has dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the D-Lux 7 and the D3400.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D3400 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 7 and D3400 is 81 and 70 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D3400 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D3400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 7 and D3400.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 7 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D3400 will provide you with more detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger D-Lux 7 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D3400 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D3400 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D3400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D3400 Portrait photography advice
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Street photography information
Nikon D3400 Street photography information
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (395 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography details
Nikon D3400 Sports photography details
71
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (340 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
69
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (1,200 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3400 as a Travel photography camera
78
good battery (340 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (17MP)
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
good battery life (1,200 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (395 grams)
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D3400 Landscape photography factors
76
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (1,200 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Vlogging advice
Nikon D3400 Vlogging advice
37
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
30
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (395 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D3400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Nikon D3400
 Leica D-Lux 7Nikon D3400
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model type Leica D-Lux 7 Nikon D3400
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2018-11-20 2016-08-17
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4736 x 3552 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 11
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,240 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.56x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403 grams (0.89 pounds) 395 grams (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 86
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1192
Other
Battery life 340 shots 1200 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,193 $397