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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Nikon A

Portability
82
Imaging
51
Features
70
Overall
58
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A front
Portability
88
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Nikon A Key Specs

Leica D-Lux Typ 109
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 405g - 118 x 66 x 55mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Alternate Name is Typ 109
Nikon A
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Nikon A Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Nikon A, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the A (16MP) is fairly comparable but the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and A (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was announced 16 months later than the A making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D-Lux Typ 109 scores against the A with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over the Nikon A

 D-Lux Typ 109 A 
IntroducedSeptember 2014June 2013Fresher by 16 months

Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 A D-Lux Typ 109 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Nikon A

 D-Lux Typ 109 A 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Nikon A Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 comes with physical dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Nikon A has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 and the A.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Nikon A size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux Typ 109 and A is 82 and 88 respectively.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Nikon A top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Nikon A Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux Typ 109 and A.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux Typ 109 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon A will show more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher D-Lux Typ 109 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Nikon A sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Nikon A Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Nikon A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon A Portrait photography highlights
70
has manual focus
decent megapixels (13MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
74
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A as a Street photography camera
75
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
71
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (299 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sports photography highlights
Nikon A Sports photography highlights
65
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A as a Travel photography camera
73
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
63
lighter than competition (299 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (230 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon A Landscape photography highlights
73
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
54
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (230 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Vlogging with Nikon A
35
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
31
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (299g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Nikon A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Nikon A
 Leica D-Lux Typ 109Nikon Coolpix A
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Nikon Coolpix A
Otherwise known as Typ 109 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-09-23 2013-06-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4112 x 3088 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/2.8
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 11.50 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 lbs) 299g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1164
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 230 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,095 $778