Leica Q-P vs Nikon A
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Leica Q-P vs Nikon A Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F1.7-16) lens
- 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
- Introduced November 2018
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
- Announced June 2013
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The following is a extensive comparison of the Leica Q-P vs Nikon A, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q-P (24MP) and A (16MP) and the Q-P (Full frame) and A (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Q-P was announced 5 years after the A which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Q-P grades against the A with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Leica Q-P over the Nikon A
| Q-P | A | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2018 | June 2013 | Newer by 66 months | |
| Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) | |
| Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Leica Q-P
| A | Q-P |
|---|
Common features in the Leica Q-P and Nikon A
| Q-P | A | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
| Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Leica Q-P vs Nikon A Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica Q-P has external dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Nikon A has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Q-P compared to the A.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Q-P and A is 63 and 88 respectively.
Leica Q-P vs Nikon A Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Q-P and A.
All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Q-P with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica Q-P will give you extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Q-P should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Leica Q-P vs Nikon A Specifications
| Leica Q-P | Nikon Coolpix A | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Leica | Nikon |
| Model type | Leica Q-P | Nikon Coolpix A |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2018-11-06 | 2013-06-06 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Maestro II | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 370.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | - | 6400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | - | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/1.7-16 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 17cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.50 m |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 640g (1.41 pounds) | 299g (0.66 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1164 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 230 pictures |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP-DC12 | EN-EL20 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $3,995 | $778 |