Leica Q vs Nikon D5
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Leica Q vs Nikon D5 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 50000
- Yes Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F1.7) lens
- 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
- Introduced June 2015
- Alternate Name is Typ 116
- Replacement is Leica Q2
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Leica Q vs Nikon D5 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Leica Q and Nikon D5, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the Q (24MP) and the D5 (21MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe Q was released 6 months prior to the D5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica Q being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon D5 being a Large SLR camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Q scores vs the D5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica Q vs Nikon D5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q and Nikon D5. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica Q Gallery and Nikon D5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Nikon D5
Q | D5 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Leica Q
D5 | Q | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2359k | 1040k | Sharper display (+1319k dot) |
Common features in the Leica Q and Nikon D5
Q | D5 | |||
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Launched | June 2015 | January 2016 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Leica Q vs Nikon D5 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Leica Q has got exterior measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Nikon D5 has specifications of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica Q and Nikon D5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Q compared to the D5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q and D5 is 63 and 50 respectively.
Leica Q vs Nikon D5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q and D5.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Leica Q to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.
Leica Q vs Nikon D5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica Q vs Nikon D5 Specifications
Leica Q | Nikon D5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica Q | Nikon D5 |
Also called | Typ 116 | - |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Introduced | 2015-06-10 | 2016-01-05 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Maestro II | Expeed 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 21 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5588 x 3712 |
Highest native ISO | 50000 | 102400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3280000 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 153 |
Cross type focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/1.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 17cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 309 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.72x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 14.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 640 gr (1.41 lb) | 1415 gr (3.12 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 160 x 158.5 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 85 | 88 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.3 | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 2221 | 2434 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 3780 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-DC12 | EN-EL18a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Price at release | $4,300 | $6,500 |