Leica X-U vs Nikon A

Below is a detailed comparison of the Leica X-U versus Nikon A, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the X-U (16MP) and the A (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The X-U was manufactured 2 years later than the A and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the X-U grades vs the A in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica X-U and Nikon Coolpix A. The entire galleries are provided at Leica X-U Gallery and Nikon A Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Leica X-U comes with outside measurements of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") with a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs) while the Nikon A has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Leica X-U versus Nikon A in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the X-U compared to the A.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the X-U and A is 64 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X-U and A.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent X-U provides a benefit in sensor tech.