Comparisons / Comparison of Leica M (Typ 240) and Nikon D3

Comparison of Leica M (Typ 240) and Nikon D3 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon D3 ×
Leica M (Typ 240) ×
General
ModelNikon D3Leica M (Typ 240)
BrandNikonLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberD3M (Typ 240)
Camera formatPro SLRRangefinder
Release year (year)20072012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)160139
Width (mm)8842
Height (mm)15780
Weight (g)1,414680
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D2Hs-
Successor-Leica M10M (T
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)12.124
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)860.4864
Sensor width (mm)3636
Sensor height (mm)23.924
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)8.466.05
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11
Aspect ratio3:2, 5:43:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8184
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.524
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.213.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)2,2901,860
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1392 x 920(1.3 mp other)
  • 1776 x 1416(2.5 mp 5:4)
  • 2080 x 1384(2.9 mp 3:2)
  • 2128 x 1416(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2656 x 2120(5.6 mp 5:4)
  • 2784 x 1848(5.1 mp other)
  • 3184 x 2120(6.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3552 x 2832(10.1 mp 5:4)
  • 4256 x 2832(12.1 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1080(1.7 mp other)
  • 2976 x 1984(5.9 mp 3:2)
  • 4256 x 2823(12.0 mp other)
  • 5952 x 3976(23.7 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 14 or 12-bit
  • compr
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw (nef)
  • .dng raw (14-bit
  • compressed or uncompressed)
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)93
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Movie resolution-
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file format-QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FLeica M bayonet
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus+-
Auto focus type51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX with 15 cross-type and 36 line-type sensorsN/A (Manual focus with OVF/Live View with magnification, focus peaking)
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 100%, 0.7x, 18mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification
Focus peaking-+
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.70.68
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.70.68
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)920,000920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)27-
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)200200
Iso settingsAuto, 200 - 6400, plus down to 100 in Lo-1, up to 25,600 in Hi-2Auto, ISO 200 to 6,400 in 1/3EV steps, extendable to ISO 100
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • custom
  • seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent cool
  • fluorescent warm
  • kelvin setting (2000-13100k)
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus areaOVF: TTL Center-weighted with working aperture; Live view: TTL Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesNoneFilm Simulation Modes
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes-
  • control with center-weighted ttl pre-flash metering (with sca-3501/3502 adapter
  • first or second curtain sync.
  • or sca-3000 standard flash unit such as leica sf 24d/leica sf 58)
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/180
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminalSCA-3502 compatible hot shoe, with center contact
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14 or 12-bit
  • compr
  • raw (nef)
  • .dng raw (14-bit
  • compressed or uncompressed)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
-
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control++
Remote control type-
  • threaded cable release
Connections (extended)
  • 10-pin expansion terminal
  • dc input
  • hdmi out
  • accessory port
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.32-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)93
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)308
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.09-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.09-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.05-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.04-
Startup time (s)0.3-
Play -> record time (s)0.5-
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)4,300-
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL4aProprietary 7.4v 1800mAh
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • pictureproject
  • free download of adobe lightroom for registered owners
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresMain features: Nikon's first full-frame (FX) DSLR; 12.1 megapixels, plus auto DX crop mode; 9fps at 12.1MP, up to 11fps at 5.1MP24MP CMOS sensor, Maestro processor, Live View with 10x focus magnification and focus peaking, 1080p Full HD movies



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