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Leica D-Lux 3 vs Nikon D4

    4.17 in
    1.02 in
    Leica D-Lux 3 Digital Camera
    Leica D-Lux 3
      6.3 in
      6.16 in
      Nikon D4 Digital Camera
      Nikon D4
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      Leica D-LUX 3 review, find out how the D-LUX 3 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.Read more
      The Leica D-LUX 3 ($899) is a 10.2 megapixel point and shoot camera. It has a slightly bigger size that many other compact cameras, so it doesn't really fit in your pocket, but carrying it around with the stylish vintage leather case (optional) makes you feel classy.Read more
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      Full Comparison

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      Sensor

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Nikon D4Nikon D4
      Sensor typeCCDCMOS
      Sensor size0.33 in1.42 in
      Sensor photo detectors10.0 Mpx17.0 Mpx
      Effective pixels10.0 Mpx16.0 Mpx
      Image ratio w:h
      • 16:9
      • 4:3
      • 3:2
      • 5:4
      • 3:2
      Max resolution4224 x 2376 px4928 x 3280 px

      Image

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Nikon D4Nikon D4
      ISO
      • 80
      • 100
      • 200
      • 400
      • Auto
      • 100
      • 12800
      ISO minimum100100
      ISO maximum160012800
      Boosted ISO maximum3200204800
      White balance presets512
      Custom white balanceyesyes
      Supported image file formats
      • JPEG
      • RAW
      • TIFF
      • JPG
      • NEF
      • RAW
      • TIF
      Image stabilizeryesno
      Image stabilization typeOpticalNo
      Supported aspect ratios
      • 3:2
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      • 3:2
      • 5:4
      • 16:9
      Uncompressed formatRAWRAW

      Optics and focus

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Nikon D4Nikon D4
      Autofocus
      • Contrast Detect
      • Single
      • Live View
      • Centre weighted Auto Focus
      • Face detection
      • Multi Point Auto Focus
      • Servo Auto Focus
      • Single Auto Focus
      • Spot Auto Focus
      • Tracking Auto Focus
      Manual focusyesyes
      Image stabiliserOpticalLens based only

      Screen and viewfinder

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Nikon D4Nikon D4
      Screen size2.8 in3.2 in
      Articulated LCDnono
      Screen technologyLCDLCD TFT
      Screen dots207000921000
      Touch screennono
      Live viewnoyes
      ViewfinderNoneOptical

      Photography features

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Nikon D4Nikon D4
      Minimum shutter speed60.0 s30.0 s
      Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
      Shutter priorityyesyes
      Aperture priorityyesyes
      Exposure compensation plus25
      Exposure compensation minus-2-5
      Expousure compensation steps1/3
      • 1/3
      • 1/2
      • 1
      Built-in flashyesno
      Flash modes
      • Auto
      • Flash ON
      • Flash OFF
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Slow Sync
      • Auto
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Slow Sync
      External flashnoyes
      Continuous drive2.0 fps11.0 fps
      Self-timeryesyes
      Manual settingsyesyes
      Self-timer options
      • 2
      • 10
      		custom

      Videography features

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Nikon D4Nikon D4
      Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px1920 x 1080 px
      Video recordingyesyes
      HD typeHDFull HD
      Supported video file formatsMJPEGMOV
      Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps30.0 fps

      Design

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Nikon D4Nikon D4
      Body typeCompactSLR
      Colour of productSilverBlack
      Environmentally sealednoyes

      Dimensions

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Nikon D4Nikon D4
      Weight6.53 oz41.69 oz
      Width4.17 in6.3 in
      Height1.02 in6.16 in
      Depth2.28 in3.56 in

      Storage

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Nikon D4Nikon D4
      Compatible memory cardsSD
      • CF
      • XQD
      Storage types
      • SD
      • MMC
      • SDHC
      • Internal
      • Compact Flash
      • XQD

      Power

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Nikon D4Nikon D4
      Power source typeBatteryBattery
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion

      Connectivity

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Nikon D4Nikon D4
      HDMInoyes
      USB version2.02.0
      Remote controlNoyes
      PictBridgeyesyes
      NFCnono
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

      Other features

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Nikon D4Nikon D4
      Timelapse recordingnoyes
      Orientation sensoryesyes
      Energy Star certifiednono

      Pros & Cons

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          Cons

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