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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D7100

Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64
Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Nikon D7100 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D7100 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 7
(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
Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon D7000
  • New Model is Nikon D7200
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D7100 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D7100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and D7100 (24MP) and the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and D7100 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 7 was brought out 5 years later than the D7100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon D7100 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D-Lux 7 grades vs the D7100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Nikon D7100

 D-Lux 7 D7100 
LaunchedNovember 2018April 2013Fresher by 68 months
Display resolution1240k1229kCrisper display (+11k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Leica D-Lux 7

 D7100 D-Lux 7 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Nikon D7100

 D-Lux 7 D7100 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D7100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 7 comes with outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Nikon D7100 has proportions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

Examine the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D7100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the D-Lux 7 against the D7100.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D7100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 7 and D7100 is 81 and 59 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D7100 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D7100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 7 and D7100.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 7 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon D7100 will result in more detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher D-Lux 7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D7100 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Portrait photography info
Nikon D7100 Portrait photography info
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (17MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
79
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Street photography highlights
Nikon D7100 Street photography highlights
77
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography information
Nikon D7100 Sports photography information
71
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (340 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Travel photography highlights
Nikon D7100 Travel photography highlights
78
good battery power (340 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (17MP)
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
66
weather proof
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D7100 Landscape photography highlights
76
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
76
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Vlogging information
Nikon D7100 Vlogging information
37
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
30
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Nikon D7100
 Leica D-Lux 7Nikon D7100
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model type Leica D-Lux 7 Nikon D7100
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2018-11-20 2013-04-25
Body design Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4736 x 3552 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,240k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 1800 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403g (0.89 lbs) 765g (1.69 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1256
Other
Battery life 340 shots 950 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage slots One Two
Launch price $1,193 $800