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Comparison of Leica D-LUX 4 and Nikon Coolpix S1200pj [S]ave

Attribute
Leica D-LUX 4 ×
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj ×
General
ModelLeica D-LUX 4Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
BrandLeicaNikon
Manufacturer urlhttp://us.leica-camera.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberD-LUX 4S1200pj
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20082011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)109107
Width (mm)2723
Height (mm)6063
Weight (g)228186
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)10.114.1
Sensor format1/1.63 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)46.2428.07
Sensor width (mm)7.856.17
Sensor height (mm)5.894.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.981.43
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 1408(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2208 x 1248(2.8 mp other)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2656 x 1768(4.7 mp 3:2)
  • 2784 x 1568(4.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3168 x 2112(6.7 mp 3:2)
  • 3328 x 1872(6.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3776 x 2520(9.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEG.MOV (H.264)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON, 8 elements in 6 groups, 4 aspherical elementsZoom-Nikkor VR lens; 13 elements in 9 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 60.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.005.00 - 25.00
Zoom ratio (x)2.55
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.500.17 - 0.26
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeMulti-area with face detection and trackingContrast Detection with Face-Priority AF (Auto 9-area, center, manual selection, subject tracking)
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto (80-800), Fix Range Auto (80-200, 80-400), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • flash
  • halogen
  • overcast sky
  • shade
  • sun
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
-
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/1500 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2X), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night Portrait, Night Lanscaspe, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2-
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st /2nd shutter curtain
  • auto
  • auto+anti-red-eye
  • flash always
  • flash off
  • long-time synchro+anti-red-eye
-
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.8 - 8.3m; Tele: 0.3 - 5.9m (ISO Auto)-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Included memory (MB)5094
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • wireless ir
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)380220
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary EN-EL12
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • pc-pj transfer cd-rom
  • viewnx 2 cd-rom
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-VR Image Stabilization, 20‐lumen internal projector, works with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch



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