Nikon D3300 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

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Nikon D3300 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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APS-C 369.7mm²
16.2 megapixels
36.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon D3300 advantages over Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
922k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 8 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12500 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica X-E (Typ 102) advantages over Nikon D3300

Bigger pixels
~ 4.79 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Thinner
51 mm vs 75 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality with lots of fine detail; Very good high ISO performance; Good dynamic range; Good print quality; Deep buffers with JPEGs; 1080/60p video; Uncompressed HDMI output.
AF struggles in low-light; Contrast-detect AF in live view is slow; Buffer depth is shallow with RAW files; No AE bracketing; No built-in Wi-Fi.
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The Competition

Compared to Sigma DP1 Merrill

Nikon D3300

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$206
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$849
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Doesn't require an AA filter

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Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$1534
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Internal flash

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
More dots on screen

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Compared to Nikon D3200

Nikon D3300

Nikon D3200

$206
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$477
APS-C

Has anti-aliasing filter
Bigger RAW buffer

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Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Nikon D3200

$1534
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Thinner

$477
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
External Mic Jack

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Compared to Leica X2

Nikon D3300

Leica X2

$206
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$1499
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Thinner

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Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Leica X2

$1534
APS-C

$1499
APS-C

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Compared to Sony A37

Nikon D3300

Sony A37

$206
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$600
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Sony A37

$1534
APS-C

Thinner
Higher max flash sync

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

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Compared to Canon T5

Nikon D3300

Canon T5

$206
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$399
APS-C

Has anti-aliasing filter

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Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Canon T5

$1534
APS-C

Larger sensor
Thinner

$399
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoots 24p video

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