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Leica TL vs Nikon B700

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59
Leica TL front
 
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53

Leica TL vs Nikon B700 Key Specs

Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Released November 2016
  • Updated by Leica TL2
Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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Leica TL vs Nikon B700 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Leica TL vs Nikon B700, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the TL (16MP) and the B700 (20MP) is pretty similar but the TL (APS-C) and B700 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL was introduced 9 months after the B700 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica TL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the TL matches up against the B700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Nikon B700

 TL B700 
IntroducedNovember 2016February 2016Newer by 9 months
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k921kClearer screen (+309k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Leica TL

 B700 TL 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica TL and Nikon B700

 TL B700 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Leica TL vs Nikon B700 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica TL provides physical measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Nikon B700 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the TL vs the B700.

Leica TL vs Nikon B700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL and B700 is 85 and 65 respectively.

Leica TL vs Nikon B700 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL vs Nikon B700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL and B700.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon B700 will offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer TL is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Leica TL vs Nikon B700 sensor size comparison

Leica TL vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL vs Nikon B700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL Portrait photography information
Nikon B700 Portrait photography information
76
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
54
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica TL Street photography factors
Nikon B700 Street photography factors
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
59
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL Sports photography information
Nikon B700 Sports photography information
55
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
54
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery power (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL Travel photography advice
Nikon B700 Travel photography advice
70
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
66
good battery power (350 CIPA)
has bluetooth
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
more heavy than average (565g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica TL
Landscape photography with Nikon B700
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
59
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL Vlogging highlights
Nikon B700 Vlogging highlights
33
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone port
60
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no microphone jack
more heavy than average (565 grams)
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Leica TL vs Nikon B700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL and Nikon B700
 Leica TLNikon Coolpix B700
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model type Leica TL Nikon Coolpix B700
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-11-08 2016-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12500 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 4 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m (at ISO 100) 7.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 grams (0.85 lbs) 565 grams (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 350 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,009 $500