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Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D750

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39
Leica Digilux 3 front
 
Nikon D750 front
Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77

Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D750 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
  • Launched September 2006
Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon D700
  • Refreshed by Nikon D780
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D750 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Leica Digilux 3 and Nikon D750, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and D750 (24MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and D750 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The Digilux 3 was released 9 years before the D750 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Digilux 3 scores vs the D750 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Nikon D750

 Digilux 3 D750 

Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Leica Digilux 3

 D750 Digilux 3 
ReleasedSeptember 2014September 2006Fresher by 97 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k207kSharper screen (+1022k dot)

Common features in the Leica Digilux 3 and Nikon D750

 Digilux 3 D750 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D750 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Leica Digilux 3 comes with physical dimensions 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 D750 has specifications of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Digilux 3 and the D750.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D750 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Digilux 3 and D750 is 65 and 57 respectively.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D750 top view buttons comparison

Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D750 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Digilux 3 and D750.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Digilux 3 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon D750 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older Digilux 3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D750 sensor size comparison

Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Portrait photography factors
Nikon D750 Portrait photography factors
54
focusing manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
82
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Street photography info
Nikon D750 Street photography info
58
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (606g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
68
has a tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Sports photography factors
Nikon D750 Sports photography factors
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
78
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (1,230 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Travel photography features
Nikon D750 Travel photography features
50
lighter than competition in class (606g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
good battery pack (1,230 CIPA)
environment proof
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D750 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (1,230 CIPA)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Vlogging info
Nikon D750 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
30
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Digilux 3 and Nikon D750
 Leica Digilux 3Nikon D750
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model type Leica Digilux 3 Nikon D750
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2006-09-14 2014-09-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3136 x 2352 6016 x 4016
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 3 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Nikon F
Amount of lenses 45 309
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 207k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed B+s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 6.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 606 grams (1.34 lb) 840 grams (1.85 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 93
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 2956
Other
Battery life - 1230 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots)
Card slots One Dual
Pricing at release $1,999 $2,000