Leica X Vario vs Nikon A

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Leica X Vario and Nikon A, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the X Vario (16MP) and the A (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The X Vario was unveiled about the same time to the A so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the X Vario scores vs the A for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica X Vario and Nikon Coolpix A. The full galleries are provided at Leica X Vario Gallery and Nikon A Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Leica X Vario has exterior dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Nikon A has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the X Vario vs the A.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X Vario and A is 62 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X Vario and A.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account.