Leica X Vario vs Nikon coolpix A, Leica X features almost same core specification as coolpix A, take a look at the major specification below and share your thoughts with us.
Sensor, Image processor and ISO
Both Leica X Vario and Nikon coolpix A features same resolution and APS-C sensor.
The Nikon coolpix A uses APS-C size sensor and EXPEED 2 processing engine the same one used in Nikon D-SLR cameras, Mo low-pass filter available in coolpix A so you get more sharpness and extremely fine detail. We also have Micro-lenses located above the sensor are arranged to produce natural, edge-to-edge sharpness.
ISO range of Nikon coolpix A touches upto 25600, Leica X Vario limited upto 12500.
Lens and Aperture
NIKKOR prime lens features a focal length of 18.5mm (35mm equivalent: 28mm) for wide-angle shooting, as well as a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture.
Leica X vario features Vario-Elmar 28-70mm f/3.5-6.4 ASPH Zoom Lens (35mm Equiv) , it give you more range but the camera size also increases.
Nikon coolpix A features Image Stabilization and fast F2.8 aperture so you get better low-light performance with Nikon Coolpix A.
Nikon coolpix A features better macro mode compared to Leica X Vario.
Contrast Based AF System
Both camera uses Contrast detect AF system.
Display
Both features same type of display unit – 3.0″ 920k-Dot, Wide-Angle LCD Monitor
Verdict: Both camera features almost same core specification, with Nikon coolpix A you save $1754 (approx), Leica features 2.5X optical zoom + Big body (due to fixed zoom lens) and cost approx $2850K.
According to latest rumors, Nikon engineers have been working on a new generation EXPEED 4 processor and advance AF system for the Nikon D400, the upcoming camera will also feature LARGE BUFFER, newly developed 24 MP DX format CMOS sensor and advance video mode compared to Nikon D7100.
The current focus is to push as many D7100 sales as possible + Nikon is also waiting for Canon 7D Mk II arrival, as we know the 7D Mk II is rumored to be announced on Q1 of 2014, so we may see Nikon D400 in Q4 of 2013 (probably in September). I am sure that Nikon will announce its D400 camera Just before the announcement of Canon 7D Mk II to dominate the global APS-C DSLR market.
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Ricoh GR test result is now out at DxOLab, the score is bit less than Nikon Coolpix A , Ricoh GR available at $799.95 Amazon | Nikon coolpix A available at $1,096.95 at Amazon.
French website Pixelistes.com done a extensive test find out the durability of Nikon D3s, take a look at the images and video below when they put there D3s DSLR in Fire, Mud, Water, ice etc.., and at the end the camera was still working.
American company Square Trade done a drop test of Nikon D5200 vs Canon T5i, both camera dropped from 4 feet hight, cameras detached and flew off. Both lenses suffered damage and were unable to mount back on the camera. best part is after changing the lens both camera worked perfectly.
Olympus E-P5 vs Nikon 1 V1, The newly announced Olympus E-P5 features bigger M 4/3 format sensor and more megapixels compared to Nikon 1 V2 on the other hand Nikon 1 V2 offers advance AF System and better Video Mode.
Sensor: 14.2MP 13.2 x 8.8mm CMOS sensor , Olympus E-P5 features 16.1MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) Live MOS sensor, so with bigger sensor size you get better low light performance and wide dynamic range.
AF System: Nikon V2’s features Advanced Hybrid Autofocus System that combines two technology – Phase + Contrast Detect AF system, With Phase detect AF system Nikon V2 have 73 AF points and Contrast detect System have 135 AF points. Nikon V2 offers much faster focusing and shooting at up to 60 frames per second (with AF locked). Without AF locked, maximum continuous shooting speed is 15fps.
Olympus E-P5 have Contrast based AF system but due to the advance Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology (F.A.S.T.) for Faster AutoFous Speed, the F.A.S.T technology works in AF in Single, Continuous and Tracking modes. In High Speed mode, up to 9 fps can be shot at full resolution with a maximum of 15 frames in RAW and 19 frames in JPEG. .
Video: Nikon V2 offers Full HD Video @ 60fps, Olympus E-P5 limited to 30fps at Full HD Video Recording.
Display: Olympus E-P5 have high-resolution 1037K tilting display unit with touch control,Nikon 1 V2 have fixed display unit with 921K TFT LCD.
Viewfinder: Nikon 1 V2 offers built-in viewfinder, optional viewfinder available with E-P5
WiFi: E-P5 features built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, Nikon V2 optional WU-1b Wireless Adapter is available.
Verdict: For still shooters we highly Recommend to Buy Olympus E-P5, But for sports shooters and videographers we recommend Nikon 1 V2.
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