Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon D850

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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon D850

APS-C 369.7mm²
16.2 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Leica X (Typ 113) Review.

35mm 858.0mm²
45.7 megapixels
ISO 64 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Nikon D850 Review.
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Differences

Leica X (Typ 113) advantages over Nikon D850

Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
486g vs 915g
Lighter weight
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Nikon D850 advantages over Leica X (Typ 113)

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
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
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
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

1840 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
7 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
2359k vs 922k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
45.7 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
7.1 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
200 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 12500 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
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance

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Class-leading resolution; Excellent dynamic range; Very good high ISO performance; Very fast AF and burst shooting; Durable weather-sealed body; Improved ergonomics; Touchscreen; Dual card slots; 4K video.
Live view/video mode still uses sluggish contrast-detect AF; Viewfinder only tests at ~98% coverage; No 4K at 60p; 30-minute video clip limit; Focus peaking not supported with 4K.
Read our Nikon D850 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X100S

Leica X (Typ 113)

Fujifilm X100S

$3500
APS-C

Larger lens aperture
More dots on screen

$1099
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Leica X (Typ 113) vs Fujifilm X100S

Nikon D850

Fujifilm X100S

$2664
35mm

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$1099
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Nikon D850 vs Fujifilm X100S

Compared to Fujifilm X100T

Leica X (Typ 113)

Fujifilm X100T

$3500
APS-C

Larger lens aperture

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Leica X (Typ 113) vs Fujifilm X100T

Nikon D850

Fujifilm X100T

$2664
35mm

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$1299
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon D850 vs Fujifilm X100T

Compared to Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Leica X (Typ 113)

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

$3500
APS-C

HDMI out
Lighter weight

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
Longer stills battery life

Compare Leica X (Typ 113) vs Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Nikon D850

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

$2664
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
Internal flash

Compare Nikon D850 vs Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Compared to Sony A99 II

Leica X (Typ 113)

Sony A99 II

$3500
APS-C

Internal flash
Higher max flash sync

$3198
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony A99 II

Nikon D850

Sony A99 II

$2664
35mm

Lens selection
Less expensive

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D850 vs Sony A99 II

Compared to Pentax K-1 II

Leica X (Typ 113)

Pentax K-1 II

$3500
APS-C

Internal flash
Higher max flash sync

$1747
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Leica X (Typ 113) vs Pentax K-1 II

Nikon D850

Pentax K-1 II

$2664
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1747
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-1 II

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