Nikon D610 vs Leica CL

Nikon D610 advantages over Leica CL

• Less expensive
  $1997 vs $6995
  Save money for lenses or accessories
• Larger sensor
  35mm vs APS-C
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 5.97 vs 3.92 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• Longer stills battery life
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  Longer stills battery life

  Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

  Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

  900 vs 220 shots
  Capture more photos
• More telephoto lens reach
  85 mm vs 27 mm
  Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
• 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
• Dual card slots
  Yes vs No
  Gives you more storage flexibility
• Headphone jack
  Yes vs No
  Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
• Has anti-aliasing filter
  Filter vs No Filter
  Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
• Wider angle kit lens
  24 mm vs 27 mm
  Capture more of the scene with the included lens
• Bulb shutter
  Bulb vs No bulb
  Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures