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Comparison of Leica TL and Nikon D810A [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon D810A ×
Leica TL ×
General
ModelNikon D810ALeica TL
BrandNikonLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberD810ATL
Camera formatPro SLRCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20142016
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)146134
Width (mm)8233
Height (mm)12369
Weight (g)988384
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Leica T (Typ 701)
Successor-Leica TL
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)36.316.3
Sensor format35mmAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)861.6370.52
Sensor width (mm)35.923.6
Sensor height (mm)2415.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.884.77
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2040(6.3 mp other)
  • 3072 x 2456(7.5 mp 5:4)
  • 3600 x 2400(8.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3680 x 2456(9.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3056(14.1 mp other)
  • 4608 x 3680(17.0 mp 5:4)
  • 4800 x 3200(15.4 mp 3:2)
  • 5520 x 3680(20.3 mp 3:2)
  • 6114 x 4080(24.9 mp 3:2)
  • 6144 x 4912(30.2 mp 5:4)
  • 7360 x 4912(36.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1632 x 1080(1.8 mp other)
  • 2144 x 1424(3.1 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2160(7.1 mp other)
  • 4272 x 2856(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4928 x 3264(16.1 mp other)
  • 4944 x 3278(16.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • 14 or 12-bit
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (nef)
  • sraw
  • tiff
  • .dng raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)55
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM stereo audio)MP4 with stereo audio
Composite video out--
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FLeica L bayonet
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.2
  • 1.5
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX including 15 cross-type sensorsContrast Detection: Single point, multiple point, spot, face detection, touch AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopterOptional Leica Visoflex Electronic Viewfinder
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.7-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.7-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23.7
Rear display resolution (dots)1,229,0001,229,760
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,500
Minimum iso (native)200100
Iso settingsAuto, 200 - 12800 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 100 in Lo-1, up to 51,200 in Hi-2Auto, 100 - 12500
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k); fine-tuning available for all options.
  • 500k-10
  • auto (2)
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7)
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (4)
  • shade
  • 2 manual settings
  • auto
  • cloud
  • daylight
  • electronic flash
  • halogen lighting
  • manual color temperature setting; fine adjustment option for all settings
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 9001/4000 - 30
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes91K-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering III, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frameMulti-field, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesNoneSport, portrait, landscape, night portrait, snow/beach, fireworks, candlelight, sunset
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • front-curtain sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow sync
  • supports advanced wireless lighting system
  • always on
  • always on / red eye reduction
  • automatic
  • automatic / red eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • slow sync / red eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)124
Flash range descriptionLens aperture dependent; GN = 12m or 39 ft (ISO 100)Aperture dependant; GN = 4.5m at ISO 100
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/180
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionISO-type hot-shoe, PC Sync terminalHot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportNo UHS supportNo UHS support
Other memoryUHS-I/UDMA compliant-
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14 or 12-bit
  • raw (nef)
  • sraw
  • tiff
  • .dng raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)-3,200
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack+-
External connections
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or wireless
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • 10-pin expansion terminal (gp-1 gps compatible)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • stereo audio out (3.5mm)
  • stereo mic mini jack (3.5mm)
  • leica flash interface with integrated connection for accessories
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)55
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-12
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-400
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)1,200-
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL15Proprietary BP-DC13 7.4v 1040mAh
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable or mb-d12 battery grip
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP-DC13 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • nikon capture nx-d download
  • leica app (free download remote control and picture transfer in apple app store/google play store).
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptimized for astrophotography and other scientific applicationsAvailable in black, silver and titanium.



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