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Leica X1 vs Nikon A

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
33
Overall
44
Leica X1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A front
Portability
88
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54

Leica X1 vs Nikon A Key Specs

Leica X1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • 35mm (F2.8) lens
  • 306g - 124 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed December 2009
  • Successor is Leica X2
Nikon A
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
  • Released June 2013
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Leica X1 vs Nikon A Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Leica X1 and Nikon A, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and A (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The X1 was released 4 years earlier than the A and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the X1 grades against the A when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Nikon A

 X1 A 

Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Leica X1

 A X1 
ReleasedJune 2013December 2009Fresher by 42 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Leica X1 and Nikon A

 X1 A 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Leica X1 vs Nikon A Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica X1 provides exterior measurements of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Nikon A has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the X1 versus the A.

Leica X1 vs Nikon A size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1 and A is 89 and 88 respectively.

Leica X1 vs Nikon A top view buttons comparison

Leica X1 vs Nikon A Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X1 and A.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon A to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older X1 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Leica X1 vs Nikon A sensor size comparison

Leica X1 vs Nikon A Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X1 vs Nikon A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica X1
Portrait photography with Nikon A
63
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
74
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica X1 Street photography information
Nikon A Street photography information
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (306 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
71
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica X1 Sports photography features
Nikon A Sports photography features
34
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X1 Travel photography highlights
Nikon A Travel photography highlights
59
lighter than competitors (306g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X1 Landscape photography info
Nikon A Landscape photography info
44
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
54
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X1 Vlogging highlights
Nikon A Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
31
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no mic jack
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Leica X1 vs Nikon A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X1 and Nikon A
 Leica X1Nikon Coolpix A
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model type Leica X1 Nikon Coolpix A
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-12-18 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Max resolution 4272 x 2856 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 30cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - 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 306g (0.67 lbs) 299g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1164
Other
Battery life - 230 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,495 $778