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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Nikon D7500

Portability
82
Imaging
51
Features
70
Overall
58
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 front
 
Nikon D7500 front
Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Nikon D7500 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux Typ 109
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Replaced the Nikon D7200
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Nikon D7500 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Nikon D7500, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Leica and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and D7500 (21MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and D7500 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the D7500 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon D7500 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the D-Lux Typ 109 matches up against the D7500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over the Nikon D7500

 D-Lux Typ 109 D7500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 D7500 D-Lux Typ 109 
AnnouncedApril 2017September 2014Fresher by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Nikon D7500

 D-Lux Typ 109 D7500 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Nikon D7500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has got outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Nikon D7500 has measurements of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") and a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).

Analyze the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Nikon D7500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 vs the D7500.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Nikon D7500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux Typ 109 and D7500 is 82 and 60 respectively.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Nikon D7500 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Nikon D7500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux Typ 109 and D7500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux Typ 109 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon D7500 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older D-Lux Typ 109 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Nikon D7500 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Nikon D7500 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Nikon D7500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Portrait photography with Nikon D7500
70
has manual focus
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
79
focusing manually
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D7500 as a Street photography camera
75
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sports photography advice
Nikon D7500 Sports photography advice
65
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization
MP count decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Travel photography highlights
Nikon D7500 Travel photography highlights
73
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
70
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
MP count decent (21MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D7500 Landscape photography factors
73
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization
MP count decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D7500 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Nikon D7500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Nikon D7500
 Leica D-Lux Typ 109Nikon D7500
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model type Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Nikon D7500
Alternative name Typ 109 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-09-23 2017-04-12
Body design Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4112 x 3088 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 1640000
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support 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 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
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, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 720 grams (1.59 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 86
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1483
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 950 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $1,095 $1,247