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Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon D40X

Portability
78
Imaging
65
Features
23
Overall
48
Leica M-Monochrom front
 
Nikon D40X front
Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42

Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon D40X Key Specs

Leica M-Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 10000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Released May 2012
Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Revealed May 2007
  • Older Model is Nikon D50
  • Replacement is Nikon D60
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon D40X Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon D40X, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and D40X (10MP) and the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and D40X (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The M-Monochrom was unveiled 5 years later than the D40X and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D40X being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M-Monochrom scores vs the D40X in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Nikon D40X

 M-Monochrom D40X 
RevealedMay 2012May 2007Fresher by 61 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Leica M-Monochrom

 D40X M-Monochrom 

Common features in the Leica M-Monochrom and Nikon D40X

 M-Monochrom D40X 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon D40X Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-Monochrom features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Nikon D40X has dimensions of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the M-Monochrom against the D40X.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon D40X size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M-Monochrom and D40X is 78 and 71 respectively.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon D40X top view buttons comparison

Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon D40X Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M-Monochrom and D40X.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M-Monochrom having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica M-Monochrom will deliver more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent M-Monochrom is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon D40X sensor size comparison

Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon D40X Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon D40X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M-Monochrom
Portrait photography with Nikon D40X
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
53
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Street photography features
Nikon D40X Street photography features
65
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M-Monochrom
Sports photography with Nikon D40X
45
good megapixels (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
41
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Travel photography advice
Nikon D40X Travel photography advice
54
good megapixels (18MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
48
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Landscape photography features
Nikon D40X Landscape photography features
58
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Vlogging features
Nikon D40X Vlogging features
9
no video
9
no video
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon D40X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-Monochrom and Nikon D40X
 Leica M-MonochromNikon D40X
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model Leica M-Monochrom Nikon D40X
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-05-10 2007-05-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 5212 x 3472 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 10000 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Nikon F
Number of lenses 59 309
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 32 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 17.00 m
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) 522g (1.15 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 516
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - EN-EL9
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $7,950 $375