• 35mm 860.4mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 12,800
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 41.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 50,000

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Differences

Nikon D3S advantages over Leica M10-R

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Less expensive
    $5200 vs $8295 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 8.46 vs 6.58 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    102400 vs 50000 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica M10-R advantages over Nikon D3S

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    38 mm vs 87 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    4 years vs 15 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    660g vs 1410g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    41.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Longer exposure
    960 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • 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
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • 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
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Compared to Nikon D3X

Nikon D3S
Nikon D3X
  • $5200
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $2500
  • 35mm
  • More dynamic range
  • External Mic Jack

Compare Nikon D3S vs Nikon D3X

Leica M10-R
Nikon D3X
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $2500
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Top deck display

Compare Leica M10-R vs Nikon D3X

Compared to Canon 1DX

Nikon D3S
Canon 1DX
  • $5200
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $5299
  • 35mm
  • External Mic Jack
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Nikon D3S vs Canon 1DX

Leica M10-R
Canon 1DX
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $5299
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Lens selection

Compare Leica M10-R vs Canon 1DX

Compared to Nikon D4

Nikon D3S
Nikon D4
  • $5200
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $4500
  • 35mm
  • External Mic Jack
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Nikon D3S vs Nikon D4

Leica M10-R
Nikon D4
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $4500
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Top deck display

Compare Leica M10-R vs Nikon D4

Compared to Leica M10

Nikon D3S
Leica M10
  • $5200
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Bigger pixels
  • $7995
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon D3S vs Leica M10

Leica M10-R
Leica M10
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Touchscreen
  • Newer
  • $7995
  • 35mm

Compare Leica M10-R vs Leica M10

Compared to Leica SL2

Nikon D3S
Leica SL2
  • $5200
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $5625
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D3S vs Leica SL2

Leica M10-R
Leica SL2
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Lighter weight
  • $5625
  • 35mm
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Leica M10-R vs Leica SL2

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