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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D810

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Nikon D810 front
Portability
54
Imaging
74
Features
78
Overall
75

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D810 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
  • Announced November 2018
Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Launched June 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon D800
  • Successor is Nikon D850
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D810 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Nikon D810, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and D810 (36MP) and the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and D810 (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 7 was manufactured 4 years after the D810 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon D810 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D-Lux 7 scores versus the D810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Nikon D810

 D-Lux 7 D810 
LaunchedNovember 2018June 2014Newer by 54 months
Screen resolution1240k1229kCrisper screen (+11k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Leica D-Lux 7

 D810 D-Lux 7 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Nikon D810

 D-Lux 7 D810 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 7 has exterior 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) while the Nikon D810 has sizing of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Nikon D810 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the D-Lux 7 versus the D810.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D810 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 7 and D810 is 81 and 54 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D810 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 7 and D810.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 7 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Nikon D810 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger D-Lux 7 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D810 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D810 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica D-Lux 7
Portrait photography with Nikon D810
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
84
has manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Street photography details
Nikon D810 Street photography details
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
56
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (980 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica D-Lux 7
Sports photography with Nikon D810
71
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
good battery (340 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (1,200 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica D-Lux 7
Travel photography with Nikon D810
78
good battery (340 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is good (17MP)
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
63
great battery life (1,200 shots)
weather proof
sensor resolution is fantastic (36MP)
built-in flash
heavier than competition in class (980g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Landscape photography advice
Nikon D810 Landscape photography advice
76
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is fantastic (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great battery life (1,200 shots)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Vlogging information
Nikon D810 Vlogging information
36
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic support
28
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (980g)
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Nikon D810
 Leica D-Lux 7Nikon D810
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model type Leica D-Lux 7 Nikon D810
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2018-11-20 2014-06-26
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXPEED 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Max resolution 4736 x 3552 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 64
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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 distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 309
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT-LCD (WRGB)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403g (0.89 pounds) 980g (2.16 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 97
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 2853
Other
Battery life 340 images 1200 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Card slots 1 2
Cost at release $1,193 $1,999