Comparisons / Comparison of Leica X1 and Nikon Coolpix P5100

Comparison of Leica X1 and Nikon Coolpix P5100 [S]ave

Attribute
Leica X1 ×
Nikon Coolpix P5100 ×
General
ModelLeica X1Nikon Coolpix P5100
BrandLeicaNikon
Manufacturer urlhttp://us.leica-camera.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberX1P5100
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20092007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)12498
Width (mm)3241
Height (mm)6065
Weight (g)286230
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.212.1
Sensor formatAPS-C1/1.72 inch
Sensor area (mm²)369.7241.52
Sensor width (mm)23.77.44
Sensor height (mm)15.65.58
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.551.86
Aspect ratio3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • .dng raw
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)30.7
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Movie resolution-
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format-AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensLeica ElmaritNikkor lens, 7 elements in 6 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.0035.00 - 123.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)24.003.00
Zoom ratio (x)-3.51
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.360.19 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6030
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type11 or 1-point contrast detection w/ face detect and high-speed modeContrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, center
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder type-Real-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto (64 - 800), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200* (*3200 at 5MP or less)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • manual 1
  • manual 2
  • shadow
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation-+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot256-segment matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF area
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes-Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close up, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • on
  • on w/ red-eye reduction
  • slow-sync
  • slow-sync w/ red-eye reduction
  • studio
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • flash cancel
  • rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync.
Flash range description-Range: (W) 0.3 to 8 m (1 ft. to 26 ft. 2.9 in.), (T) 0.3 to 4.0 m (1 ft. to 13 ft. 1.5 in.)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot shoe compatible w/ Leica SF 24D / SF 58Hot Shoe (iTTL)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • .dng raw
-
Included memory (MB)5052
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 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc in
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-2.6
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)30.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)63
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.68
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.75
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-1
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.07
Startup time (s)-3.3
Play -> record time (s)-0.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)260240
Battery form factorProprietary1 x proprietary EN-EL5
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe photoshop lightroom (free download after registration)
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • 10.4.
  • windows vista (32bit)
  • xp; mac os x 10.3.9
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Optical lens shift VR image stabilization, Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting.



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