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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon P7800

Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54
Leica X front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon P7800 Key Specs

Leica X (Typ 113)
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-32.0) lens
  • 486g - 133 x 73 x 78mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Additionally Known as Typ 113
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Launched November 2013
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon P7800 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Leica X (Typ 113) versus Nikon P7800, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and P7800 (12MP) and the X (Typ 113) (APS-C) and P7800 (1/1.7") have different sensor dimensions.

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The X (Typ 113) was launched 11 months after the P7800 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica X (Typ 113) being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon P7800 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the X (Typ 113) grades vs the P7800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Nikon P7800

 X (Typ 113) P7800 
LaunchedSeptember 2014November 2013More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Leica X (Typ 113)

 P7800 X (Typ 113) 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica X (Typ 113) and Nikon P7800

 X (Typ 113) P7800 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen No Touch screen

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica X (Typ 113) features exterior dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7800 has proportions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the X (Typ 113) and the P7800.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X (Typ 113) and P7800 is 71 and 82 respectively.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X (Typ 113) and P7800.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X (Typ 113) due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Leica X (Typ 113) will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer X (Typ 113) should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Portrait photography advice
Nikon P7800 Portrait photography advice
68
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
46
manual focus
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Street photography info
Nikon P7800 Street photography info
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (486g)
65
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than average (399 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography advice
Nikon P7800 Sports photography advice
47
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery pack (350 shots)
can't change focal length (35mm)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (350 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Travel photography information
Nikon P7800 Travel photography information
62
good battery pack (350 per charge)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (486g)
does not have selfie friendly display
68
good battery pack (350 shots)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (399 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Landscape photography features
Nikon P7800 Landscape photography features
62
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
58
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (350 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Vlogging highlights
Nikon P7800 Vlogging highlights
28
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average (486g)
75
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
heavier than average (399g)
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Nikon P7800
 Leica XNikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model type Leica X Nikon Coolpix P7800
Also Known as Typ 113 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-23 2013-11-25
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12500 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/1.7-32.0 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing distance 20cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.6 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 486 gr (1.07 lb) 399 gr (0.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 200
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC8 EN-EL14
Self timer - Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $1,502 $550