Leica S (Typ 007) vs Nikon D7500

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Leica S (Typ 007) vs Nikon D7500

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Medium format 1,350.0mm²
37.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Leica S (Typ 007) Review.

APS-C 369.0mm²
20.9 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Nikon D7500 Review.
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Differences

Leica S (Typ 007) advantages over Nikon D7500

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
Medium format vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 6.00 vs 4.22 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
More viewfinder magnification
1.09x vs 0.63x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
37.5 vs 20.9 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Longer exposure
125 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 100 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Nikon D7500 advantages over Leica S (Typ 007)

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
More cross-type AF points
15 vs 1
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/125 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
More AF points
51 vs 1
More AF points improve autofocus
Faster JPEG shooting
8.2 fps vs 3.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
1638400 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Pentaprism viewfinder
Both provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Leica S (Typ 007).
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New carbon fiber body is light, compact and very comfortable; Same excellent image quality as the flagship D500; Quick 8.2 frames per second burst shooting with generous buffer; Very fast, accurate autofocus; Tilting touch-screen display; Very good battery life; Records ultra high-def 4K and 60fps Full HD too.
Only a single flash card slot; Doesn't support portrait / battery grip accessories; No rear infrared receiver any more; non-CPU AI lenses will be manual only; 4K video comes with a heavy crop; Movie AF is prone to hunting, Extended ISO sensitivities are a gimmick.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7200

Leica S (Typ 007)

Nikon D7200

$19995
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$1021
APS-C

Lens selection
Internal flash

Compare Leica S (Typ 007) vs Nikon D7200

Nikon D7500

Nikon D7200

$797
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$1021
APS-C

NFC
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D7200

Compared to Leica S2

Leica S (Typ 007)

Leica S2

$19995
Medium format

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$22995
Medium format

Compare Leica S (Typ 007) vs Leica S2

Nikon D7500

Leica S2

$797
APS-C

Lens selection
Shoot 4K video

$22995
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Leica S2

Compared to Leica S (Typ 006)

Leica S (Typ 007)

Leica S (Typ 006)

$19995
Medium format

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$10535
Medium format

Compare Leica S (Typ 007) vs Leica S (Typ 006)

Nikon D7500

Leica S (Typ 006)

$797
APS-C

Lens selection
Shoot 4K video

$10535
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Leica S (Typ 006)

Compared to Leica S-E (Typ 006)

Leica S (Typ 007)

Leica S-E (Typ 006)

$19995
Medium format

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$16900
Medium format

Less expensive

Compare Leica S (Typ 007) vs Leica S-E (Typ 006)

Nikon D7500

Leica S-E (Typ 006)

$797
APS-C

Lens selection
Shoot 4K video

$16900
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Leica S-E (Typ 006)

Compared to Canon 80D

Leica S (Typ 007)

Canon 80D

$19995
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$935
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Leica S (Typ 007) vs Canon 80D

Nikon D7500

Canon 80D

$797
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

$935
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
NFC

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