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Leica X Vario vs Nikon A

Portability
62
Imaging
58
Features
51
Overall
55
Leica X Vario front
 
Nikon Coolpix A front
Portability
88
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54

Leica X Vario vs Nikon A Key Specs

Leica X Vario
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Earlier Model is Leica X2
Nikon A
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
  • Released June 2013
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Leica X Vario vs Nikon A Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Nikon A

 X Vario A 

Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Leica X Vario

 A X Vario 
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Leica X Vario and Nikon A

 X Vario A 
ReleasedJune 2013June 2013Same generation
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Leica X Vario vs Nikon A Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Leica X Vario and Nikon A in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica X Vario vs Nikon A size comparison

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

Leica X Vario vs Nikon A top view buttons comparison

Leica X Vario vs Nikon A Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica X Vario vs Nikon A sensor size comparison

Leica X Vario vs Nikon A Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X Vario vs Nikon A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X Vario Portrait photography highlights
Nikon A Portrait photography highlights
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
74
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica X Vario
Street photography with Nikon A
53
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (680 grams)
71
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (299 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica X Vario Sports photography factors
Nikon A Sports photography factors
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery life (450 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (230 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X Vario Travel photography features
Nikon A Travel photography features
56
great battery life (450 CIPA)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (680 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others (299 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (230 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X Vario Landscape photography advice
Nikon A Landscape photography advice
61
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X Vario Vlogging highlights
Nikon A Vlogging highlights
25
fairly wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (680 grams)
31
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (299 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Leica X Vario vs Nikon A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X Vario and Nikon A
 Leica X VarioNikon Coolpix A
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model type Leica X Vario Nikon Coolpix A
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-11 2013-06-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3272 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12500 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-70mm (2.5x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 11.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 pounds) 299 grams (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 78 80
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 13.8
DXO Low light rating 1320 1164
Other
Battery life 450 pictures 230 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC8 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $2,950 $778