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Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D810A

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39
Leica Digilux 3 front
 
Nikon D810A front
Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77

Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D810A 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
  • Revealed September 2006
Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D810A Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Leica Digilux 3 versus Nikon D810A, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and D810A (36MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and D810A (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Digilux 3 was released 9 years before the D810A which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Digilux 3 grades vs the D810A in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Nikon D810A

 Digilux 3 D810A 

Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Leica Digilux 3

 D810A Digilux 3 
LaunchedFebruary 2015September 2006Newer by 102 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k207kClearer display (+1022k dot)

Common features in the Leica Digilux 3 and Nikon D810A

 Digilux 3 D810A 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D810A Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica Digilux 3 has got outside dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Nikon D810A has sizing of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Digilux 3 compared to the D810A.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D810A size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Digilux 3 and D810A is 65 and 55 respectively.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D810A top view buttons comparison

Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D810A Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Digilux 3 and D810A.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Digilux 3 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Nikon D810A will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 29 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Digilux 3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D810A sensor size comparison

Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D810A Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D810A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D810A as a Portrait photography camera
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (7MP)
85
focusing manually
sensor resolution is amazing (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica Digilux 3
Street photography with Nikon D810A
58
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (606 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
60
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica Digilux 3
Sports photography with Nikon D810A
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is amazing (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (1,200 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Travel photography factors
Nikon D810A Travel photography factors
50
lighter than competition in class (606g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
69
better than average battery (1,200 per charge)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is amazing (36 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D810A as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is amazing (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery (1,200 per charge)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Vlogging factors
Nikon D810A Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
30
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D810A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Digilux 3 and Nikon D810A
 Leica Digilux 3Nikon D810A
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model type Leica Digilux 3 Nikon D810A
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2006-09-14 2015-02-10
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 7 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3136 x 2352 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 3 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Nikon F
Available lenses 45 309
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 207 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed B+s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 606g (1.34 pounds) 880g (1.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 1200 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Storage slots Single Two
Price at launch $1,999 $3,800