• 35mm 861.6mm2
  • 24.5 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 60.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 50,000

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Differences

Nikon D3X advantages over Leica M11

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.94 vs 3.76 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
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • 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 JPEG shooting
    5.0 fps vs 4.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Leica M11 advantages over Nikon D3X

  • 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
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Thinner
    38 mm vs 87 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    640g vs 1392g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    2333k vs 922k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    60.3 vs 24.5 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    50000 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
  • 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 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
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony A900

Nikon D3X
Sony A900
  • $2500
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Fast startup
  • $3000
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D3X vs Sony A900

Leica M11
Sony A900
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $3000
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive

Compare Leica M11 vs Sony A900

Compared to Canon 5D Mark II

Nikon D3X
Canon 5D Mark II
  • $2500
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • More dynamic range
  • $1200
  • 35mm
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Nikon D3X vs Canon 5D Mark II

Leica M11
Canon 5D Mark II
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $1200
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Leica M11 vs Canon 5D Mark II

Compared to Nikon D3S

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

Compare Nikon D3X vs Nikon D3S

Leica M11
Nikon D3S
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $5200
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive

Compare Leica M11 vs Nikon D3S

Compared to Canon 1DX

Nikon D3X
Canon 1DX
  • $2500
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • More dynamic range
  • $5299
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D3X vs Canon 1DX

Leica M11
Canon 1DX
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $5299
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive

Compare Leica M11 vs Canon 1DX

Compared to Nikon D4

Nikon D3X
Nikon D4
  • $2500
  • 35mm
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $4500
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Nikon D3X vs Nikon D4

Leica M11
Nikon D4
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $4500
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Leica M11 vs Nikon D4

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