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Leica Q vs Nikon D750

Portability
63
Imaging
70
Features
64
Overall
67
Leica Q front
 
Nikon D750 front
Portability
57
Imaging
70
Features
87
Overall
76

Leica Q vs Nikon D750 Key Specs

Leica Q
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Yes Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Other Name is Typ 116
  • Newer Model is Leica Q2
Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon D700
  • Renewed by Nikon D780
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Leica Q vs Nikon D750 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Leica Q versus Nikon D750, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the Q (24MP) and the D750 (24MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The Q was announced 10 months later than the D750 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Leica Q being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon D750 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Q matches up vs the D750 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Nikon D750

 Q D750 
IntroducedJune 2015September 2014More recent by 10 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Leica Q

 D750 Q 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k1040kClearer display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Leica Q and Nikon D750

 Q D750 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica Q vs Nikon D750 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica Q comes with outer 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 D750 has proportions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica Q versus Nikon D750 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Q and the D750.

Leica Q vs Nikon D750 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q and D750 is 63 and 57 respectively.

Leica Q vs Nikon D750 top view buttons comparison

Leica Q vs Nikon D750 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q and D750.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger Q should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Leica Q vs Nikon D750 sensor size comparison

Leica Q vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q vs Nikon D750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D750 Portrait photography highlights
82
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
82
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica Q Street photography info
Nikon D750 Street photography info
67
has image stabilization (Yes)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
good ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
heavier than competition (640 grams)
68
screen tilts
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D750 as a Sports photography camera
68
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Yes)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no phase detect auto focus
77
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery (1,230 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q Travel photography info
Nikon D750 Travel photography info
63
features focus by touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competition (640g)
display is not selfie friendly
68
great battery (1,230 per charge)
weather proofing
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q Landscape photography information
Nikon D750 Landscape photography information
74
focusing manually
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Yes)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great battery (1,230 shots)
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica Q
Vlogging with Nikon D750
32
good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Yes)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (640 grams)
30
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Leica Q vs Nikon D750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q and Nikon D750
 Leica QNikon D750
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model Leica Q Nikon D750
Also called Typ 116 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2015-06-10 2014-09-12
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro II Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4016
Maximum native ISO 50000 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/1.7 -
Macro focus range 17cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 6.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640g (1.41 pounds) 840g (1.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 85 93
DXO Color Depth score 24.3 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 14.5
DXO Low light score 2221 2956
Other
Battery life - 1230 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC12 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots)
Card slots One Dual
Price at launch $4,300 $2,000