Nikon D5300 vs Leica M-D (Typ 262)

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Nikon D5300 vs Leica M-D (Typ 262)

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

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35mm 855.6mm²
24.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

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Differences

Nikon D5300 advantages over Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Rear display
Yes vs No
Review photos on the back of the camera
Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
5.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica M-D (Typ 262) advantages over Nikon D5300

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.99 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Thinner
42 mm vs 76 mm
Thinner
More viewfinder magnification
0.68x vs 0.55x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Longer exposure
60 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

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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 similar to more expensive DSLRs (like the D7100); Great dynamic range; Responsive all-around performer; Excellent Full HD video-shooting quality; Built-in Wi-Fi with remote control and sharing features; Built-in GPS; Compact and lightweight size; 18-140mm kit lens performs well for its type and has a very versatile focus length range.
AA-filterless sensor makes it more prone to moire; Burst speed slows with highest quality 14-bit RAW images; Live View mode not as good as some competitors; No external headphone jack; GPS receiver not very sensitive.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7100

Nikon D5300

Nikon D7100

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$745
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

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Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Nikon D7100

$5995
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$745
APS-C

Rear display
Lens selection

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Compared to Pentax K-3

Nikon D5300

Pentax K-3

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Fast startup

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Pentax K-3

$5995
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$699
APS-C

Rear display
Lens selection

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Compared to Canon T6s

Nikon D5300

Canon T6s

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$619
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

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Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Canon T6s

$5995
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$619
APS-C

Rear display
Lens selection

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Compared to Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Nikon D5300

Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$7595
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

$5995
35mm

$7595
35mm

Rear display
Focus peaking

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Compared to Leica M10

Nikon D5300

Leica M10

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$7995
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Leica M10

$5995
35mm

$7995
35mm

Rear display
Focus peaking

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