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Leica Q-P vs Nikon A100

Portability
63
Imaging
75
Features
57
Overall
67
Leica Q-P front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Leica Q-P vs Nikon A100 Key Specs

Leica Q-P
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7-16) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Launched November 2018
Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2016
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Leica Q-P vs Nikon A100 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Leica Q-P versus Nikon A100, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the Q-P (24MP) and the A100 (20MP) is fairly close but the Q-P (Full frame) and A100 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The Q-P was introduced 2 years after the A100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica Q-P being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon A100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Q-P matches up against the A100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q-P over the Nikon A100

 Q-P A100 
AnnouncedNovember 2018January 2016Newer by 35 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Leica Q-P

 A100 Q-P 

Common features in the Leica Q-P and Nikon A100

 Q-P A100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Leica Q-P vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q-P enjoys physical dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Nikon A100 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Q-P vs the A100.

Leica Q-P vs Nikon A100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Q-P and A100 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Leica Q-P vs Nikon A100 top view buttons comparison

Leica Q-P vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q-P and A100.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Q-P using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica Q-P will result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher Q-P should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Leica Q-P vs Nikon A100 sensor size comparison

Leica Q-P vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q-P vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica Q-P
Portrait photography with Nikon A100
85
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
39
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica Q-P Street photography features
Nikon A100 Street photography features
57
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (640 grams)
low max ISO (0)
59
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q-P Sports photography info
Nikon A100 Sports photography info
62
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
48
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (250 CIPA)
max frames per second low (1.1 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q-P Travel photography details
Nikon A100 Travel photography details
64
provides focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competitors (640g)
display is not selfie friendly
70
good battery (250 shots)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica Q-P
Landscape photography with Nikon A100
66
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
44
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good battery (250 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q-P Vlogging factors
Nikon A100 Vlogging factors
30
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors (640g)
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Leica Q-P vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q-P and Nikon A100
 Leica Q-PNikon Coolpix A100
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model Leica Q-P Nikon Coolpix A100
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2018-11-06 2016-01-14
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO - 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.7-16 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 17cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.1fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640g (1.41 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC12 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $3,995 $162