Leica X1 vs Nikon D600

On this page, we are analyzing the Leica X1 and Nikon D600, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Leica and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and D600 (24MP) and the X1 (APS-C) and D600 (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The X1 was brought out 3 years prior to the D600 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica X1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon D600 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the X1 scores vs the D600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica X1 & Nikon D600. The entire galleries are available at Leica X1 Gallery & Nikon D600 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica X1 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Nikon D600 has proportions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the X1 vs the D600.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1 and D600 is 89 and 56 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the X1 and D600.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Nikon D600 will show greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged X1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.