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Leica Q3 vs Nikon A

Portability
60
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Leica Q3 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A front
Portability
88
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54

Leica Q3 vs Nikon A Key Specs

Leica Q3
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 100000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 743g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Launched May 2023
  • Superseded the Leica Q2
Nikon A
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Leica Q3 vs Nikon A Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Leica Q3 versus Nikon A, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Q3 (60MP) and A (16MP) and the Q3 (Full frame) and A (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The Q3 was revealed 10 years after the A which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Q3 grades vs the A when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q3 over the Nikon A

 Q3 A 
RevealedMay 2023June 2013Newer by 122 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1843k921kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Leica Q3

 A Q3 

Common features in the Leica Q3 and Nikon A

 Q3 A 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica Q3 vs Nikon A Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica Q3 features external dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs) while the Nikon A has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Q3 vs the A.

Leica Q3 vs Nikon A size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Q3 and A is 60 and 88 respectively.

Leica Q3 vs Nikon A top view buttons comparison

Leica Q3 vs Nikon A Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Q3 and A.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Q3 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Leica Q3 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 44MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger Q3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica Q3 vs Nikon A sensor size comparison

Leica Q3 vs Nikon A Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q3 vs Nikon A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q3 Portrait photography factors
Nikon A Portrait photography factors
91
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
fantastic megapixels (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
74
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica Q3 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A as a Street photography camera
75
tilting screen
image stabilization
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (100,000)
heavier than average (743g)
71
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (299 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q3 Sports photography details
Nikon A Sports photography details
86
silent shooting (1/40,000s)
image stabilization
fantastic megapixels (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery life (350 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
47
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (230 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q3 Travel photography details
Nikon A Travel photography details
71
great battery life (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (60MP)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than average (743g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition (299 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery (230 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica Q3
Landscape photography with Nikon A
82
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f1.7)
decent sized screen (3.00")
image stabilization
fantastic megapixels (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (100,000)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
great battery life (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
54
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q3 Vlogging factors
Nikon A Vlogging factors
33
fast max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (8192 x 4320 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average (743 grams)
31
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (299g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Leica Q3 vs Nikon A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q3 and Nikon A
 Leica Q3Nikon Coolpix A
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model Leica Q3 Nikon Coolpix A
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2023-05-25 2013-06-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 9520 x 6336 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 100000 6400
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 315 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7 f/2.8
Macro focus range 17cm 10cm
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,843 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.79x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 120s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/40000s -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.50 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions C8K/8K at 30p/25/24p, C4K/4K at 60/50/30/24p, 1080p at 120/100/60/50/30/24p 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 8192x4320 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 743 grams (1.64 pounds) 299 grams (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 All around score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1164
Other
Battery life 350 shots 230 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL6 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $5,999 $778