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Comparison of Leica X Vario (Typ 107) and Nikon D3300 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon D3300 ×
Leica X Vario (Typ 107) ×
General
ModelNikon D3300Leica X Vario (Typ 107)
BrandNikonLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberD3300X Vario
Camera formatSLRMid-Sized
Release year (year)20142013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)124133
Width (mm)7695
Height (mm)9873
Weight (g)662636
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D3200-
SuccessorNikon D3400-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)24.216.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)366.6370.52
Sensor width (mm)23.523.6
Sensor height (mm)15.615.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.924.77
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8278
Dxo color depth score (bit)24.323.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.812.7
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,3851,320
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2992 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4496 x 3000(13.5 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1632 x 1080(1.8 mp other)
  • 2144 x 1424(3.1 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2160(7.1 mp other)
  • 4288 x 2856(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4928 x 3274(16.1 mp other)
  • 4944 x 3274(16.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (12-bit .nef)
  • raw+jpeg
  • .dng raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)54.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x424
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM)MP4 with stereo audio
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon F-
LensNikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR IILeica Vario-Elmar 18-46 mm f/3.5-6.4 ASPH; 9 elements in 8 groups including 2 aspherical lenses
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0028.00 - 70.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0018.00 - 46.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.062.55
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.06 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2830
Filter thread (mm)52-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeNikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 10 line-typeContrast Detection: 1-point, 11-point, spot, face detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopterOptional EVF 2 Electronic Viewfinder
Focus peaking-+
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.57-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.85-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,500
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 12800 in steps of 1 EV; expandable to 25600Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7 types)
  • incandescent
  • preset manual; all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • 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)1/4000 - 301/2000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes420-segment 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (3.5mm/2.5%)Multi-field, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait; Special Effects: Night Vision, Super Vivid, PopAutomatic bracketing: Three pictures in graduations up to 3 EV, adjustable in 1/3 EV increments
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 5
  • 9
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • advanced wireless lighting supported with sb-910
  • auto
  • auto slow sync
  • auto slow sync with redeye reduction
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • rear-curtain with slow sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • sb-800 as master
  • sb-900
  • slow sync
  • slow sync with red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye
  • forced on
  • forced on/red eye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync/red eye
  • studio
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)12-
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; Approx. 39/12, 43/13 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C)ISO 100: 1.5m / 4 ft.
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/2000
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionISO hot shoeHot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (12-bit .nef)
  • raw+jpeg
  • .dng raw+jpeg
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
  • mc-dc2 corded/ml-l3 infrared
  • optional
-
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • accessory terminal (mc-dc2 remote cord or gp-1 gps unit)
  • type c mini-hdmi with cec
  • electronic viewfinder socket
  • hmdi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.571.13
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.61.36
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-9
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.66-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)54.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1007
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)7-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.9-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)5-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.260.3
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.85-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.47-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.270.14
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.290.43
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.04
Shutter lag (notes)OVF:Full AF lag, auto-area AF mode = 0.344sLV:Full AF lag, auto-area AF mode = 1.847sPrefocused lag = 0.472sFull Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.317s
Startup time (s)0.41.9
Play -> record time (s)0.31.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.23.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-350
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)700-
Battery life, video (minutes)55-
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL14aProprietary 3.7v 1600mAh
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL14a 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
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • adobe photoshop lightroom (free download after registration)
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOLPF-less sensor, EXPEED 4 image processor, five new effects modes (Photo Illustration, Super Vivid, Pop, Toy CameraFixed 28-70mm eq. f/3.5-6.4 lens, 16-megapixel APS-C sensor, up to 1080p30 videos



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