• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 156.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 24.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 50,000

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Differences

Nikon S4300 advantages over Leica M10

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 38 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    139g vs 660g
    Lighter weight

Leica M10 advantages over Nikon S4300

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 6.05 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Newer
    8 years vs 13 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More dots on screen
    1037k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    24.0 vs 16.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Higher extended ISO
    50000 vs 3200 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

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • 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
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • 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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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm JX280

Nikon S4300
Fujifilm JX280
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More dots on screen
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon S4300 vs Fujifilm JX280

Leica M10
Fujifilm JX280
  • $7846
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Internal flash
  • Thinner

Compare Leica M10 vs Fujifilm JX280

Compared to Nikon S3300

Nikon S4300
Nikon S3300
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S3300

Leica M10
Nikon S3300
  • $7846
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Internal flash

Compare Leica M10 vs Nikon S3300

Compared to Fujifilm JX680

Nikon S4300
Fujifilm JX680
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S4300 vs Fujifilm JX680

Leica M10
Fujifilm JX680
  • $7846
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Internal flash
  • Thinner

Compare Leica M10 vs Fujifilm JX680

Compared to Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Nikon S4300
Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Internal flash
  • $7595
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Nikon S4300 vs Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Leica M10
Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
  • $7846
  • 35mm
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Longer exposure
  • $7595
  • 35mm
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Leica M10 vs Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Compared to Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Nikon S4300
Leica M-D (Typ 262)
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive
  • $5995
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon S4300 vs Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Leica M10
Leica M-D (Typ 262)
  • $7846
  • 35mm
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking
  • $5995
  • 35mm

Compare Leica M10 vs Leica M-D (Typ 262)

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