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Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D600

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39
Leica Digilux 3 front
 
Nikon D600 front
Portability
56
Imaging
69
Features
79
Overall
73

Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D600 Key Specs

Leica Digilux 3
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Announced September 2006
Nikon D600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Revealed November 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon D300S
  • Later Model is Nikon D610
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D600 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Leica Digilux 3 and Nikon D600, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and D600 (24MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and D600 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Digilux 3 was announced 7 years before the D600 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Digilux 3 grades versus the D600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Nikon D600

 Digilux 3 D600 

Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Leica Digilux 3

 D600 Digilux 3 
RevealedNovember 2012September 2006More modern by 75 months
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution921k207kCrisper display (+714k dot)

Common features in the Leica Digilux 3 and Nikon D600

 Digilux 3 D600 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D600 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Leica Digilux 3 comes with external measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Nikon D600 has sizing of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Digilux 3 compared to the D600.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D600 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Digilux 3 and D600 is 65 and 56 respectively.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D600 top view buttons comparison

Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Digilux 3 and D600.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Digilux 3 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon D600 will offer extra detail with its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Digilux 3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D600 sensor size comparison

Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D600 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Portrait photography factors
Nikon D600 Portrait photography factors
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (7MP)
81
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Street photography information
Nikon D600 Street photography information
58
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (606 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica Digilux 3
Sports photography with Nikon D600
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (7MP)
70
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.5 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Travel photography features
Nikon D600 Travel photography features
50
lighter than competition in class (606g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (7 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
66
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Landscape photography details
Nikon D600 Landscape photography details
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (7MP)
missing Timelapse function
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica Digilux 3
Vlogging with Nikon D600
9
can't record video
30
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Digilux 3 and Nikon D600
 Leica Digilux 3Nikon D600
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model Leica Digilux 3 Nikon D600
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2006-09-14 2012-11-13
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3136 x 2352 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 3 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Nikon F
Total lenses 45 309
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 207k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed B+ seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 606 gr (1.34 pounds) 850 gr (1.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 94
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2980
Other
Battery life - 900 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage slots Single 2
Cost at launch $1,999 $1,900