Leica X Vario vs Nikon D3100

Below is a extended assessment of the Leica X Vario and Nikon D3100, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the X Vario (16MP) and the D3100 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The X Vario was announced 2 years later than the D3100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica X Vario being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon D3100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the X Vario grades versus the D3100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica X Vario & Nikon D3100. The whole galleries are available at Leica X Vario Gallery & Nikon D3100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica X Vario offers external measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Nikon D3100 has measurements of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the X Vario versus the D3100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X Vario and D3100 is 62 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X Vario and D3100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Leica X Vario to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer X Vario will have an advantage in sensor technology.