Nikon P7800 vs Leica TL

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Nikon P7800 vs Leica TL

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

Go in depth with our full Nikon P7800 Review.
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APS-C 370.5mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,500

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Succeeded by the Leica TL2
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Differences

Nikon P7800 advantages over Leica TL

Less expensive
$550 vs $1700 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
8.5 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Leica TL advantages over Nikon P7800

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.77 vs 1.90 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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
Thinner
33 mm vs 50 mm
Thinner
Higher-res screen
410k vs 230k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More pixels
16.3 vs 12.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
12 vs 6 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
12500 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
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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
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
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 TL

Nikon P7700

$1350
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$429
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Leica TL 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 TL

Pentax MX-1

$1350
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$399
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica TL vs Pentax MX-1

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 TL

Canon G16

$1350
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$499
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Leica TL vs Canon G16

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Nikon P7800

Samsung NX3000

$500
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P7800 vs Samsung NX3000

Leica TL

Samsung NX3000

$1350
APS-C

Touchscreen
Internal flash

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Canon EOS M3

Nikon P7800

Canon EOS M3

$500
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$1049
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon P7800 vs Canon EOS M3

Leica TL

Canon EOS M3

$1350
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1049
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tiltable Screen

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