Nikon P7800 vs Leica CL

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Nikon P7800 vs Leica CL

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.2 megapixels
28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 370.5mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 50,000

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Differences

Nikon P7800 advantages over Leica CL

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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

350 vs 220 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Leica CL advantages over Nikon P7800

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 1.90 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Newer
7 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
24.2 vs 12.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 8.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
140 vs 6 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
10.0 fps vs 8.4 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/25000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
50000 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

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
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality for a 1/1.7" sensor; Versatile 28-200mm eq. lens with fast f/2-4 max aperture; Built-in EVF; Fully articulating LCD; Generous set of physical controls; Built-in flash with wireless support; Standard dedicated hot shoe; Full HD and slo-mo movies.
Slow cycle times and buffer clearing with RAW files; Shallow burst mode buffer; Mediocre autofocus speed and shutter lag; Sluggish UI at times; Slow to switch to movie mode; Optical zoom not supported during movie recording when using manual exposure modes; No built-in Wi-Fi.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon P7700

Nikon P7800

Nikon P7700

$500
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder

$429
1/1.7 inch

Higher-res screen

Compare Nikon P7800 vs Nikon P7700

Leica CL

Nikon P7700

$3195
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$429
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica CL vs Nikon P7700

Compared to Pentax MX-1

Nikon P7800

Pentax MX-1

$500
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$399
1/1.7 inch

Higher-res screen
Less shutter lag

Compare Nikon P7800 vs Pentax MX-1

Leica CL

Pentax MX-1

$3195
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$399
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

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Compared to Canon G16

Nikon P7800

Canon G16

$500
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

$499
1/1.7 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon P7800 vs Canon G16

Leica CL

Canon G16

$3195
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$499
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Sony A6500

Nikon P7800

Sony A6500

$500
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Integrated ND filter

$1198
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon P7800 vs Sony A6500

Leica CL

Sony A6500

$3195
APS-C

Top deck display
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1198
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica CL vs Sony A6500

Compared to Fujifilm X-Pro3

Nikon P7800

Fujifilm X-Pro3

$500
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1799
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon P7800 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

Leica CL

Fujifilm X-Pro3

$3195
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
More viewfinder magnification

$1799
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

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