Nikon D3X vs Leica X-U (Typ 113) Specifications

35mm 861.6mm²
24.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

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APS-C 370.5mm²
16.2 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

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

Detailed specifications
Nikon D3X
Leica X-U (Typ 113)

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Nikon D2Xs D2Xs vs D3X
Successor:
General
Model Number:	D3X	X-U (Typ 113)
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$7999.95	$2950.00
Street Price:	$2,499.95	$3,495.00
Date Available:	2008-12-15	2015-01-31
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	49.1 oz (1,392 g) includes batteries	22.4 oz (635 g) includes batteries
Size:	6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 in. (160 x 157 x 88 mm)	5.5 x 3.1 x 3.5 in. (140 x 79 x 88 mm)
Waterproof:	No	Yes
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	49.00 feet (15 meters)

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	24.5	16.2
Sensor Format:	35mm	APS-C
Sensor size:	861.6mm² (35.90mm x 24.00mm)	370.52mm² (23.60mm x 15.70mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.94 microns	4.77 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	88
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	24.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.7
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,992
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	6048 x 4032 (24.4 MP, 3:2), 4544 x 3024 (13.7 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2), 5056 x 4032 (20.4 MP, 5:4), 3792 x 3024 (11.5 MP, 5:4), 2528 x 2016 (5.1 MP, 5:4), 3968 x 2640 (10.5 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1976 (5.9 MP, Other), 1984 x 1320 (2.6 MP, 3:2)	4944 x 3278 (16.2 MP, Other), 4928 x 3264 (16.1 MP, Other), 4272 x 2856 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 2160 (7.1 MP, Other), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other), 1632 x 1080 (1.8 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), TIFF; RAW (NEF), 12- or 14-bit	JPEG, .DNG RAW, RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.0	5.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	No	Yes
Movie Resolution:		1920x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (30p)
Movie File Format:		MP4 with stereo audio
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	Yes	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	No
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon F	n/a
Lens:	n/a	Leica Summilux 23mm f/1.7 ASPH, 10 elements in8 groups with 4 aspherical surfaces, UW protective glass
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):		35mm
Focal Length (actual):		23mm
Zoom Ratio:		1.00x
Aperture Range:		f/1.7 - f/16.0 in 1/3EV steps
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	No	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX with 15 cross-type and 36 line-type sensors	Contrast Detection: 1-point, 11-point, spot, face detection
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 100%, 0.7x, 18mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.70x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.70x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	922,000 dots	920,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	27.0x	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	1600	12500
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	100 - 1600, plus down to 50 in Lo-1, up to 6,400 in Hi-2	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom	Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, 2 manual settings, manual color temperature setting with fine tuning
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/2000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area	Multi-field, center-weighted, spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	None	Underwater Mode (adjusts white balance and distortion control)
Self Timer:	2/5/10/20 seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		No
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	n/a	Automatic, automatic/red eye reduction, On, On/red eye reduction, long-term synchronization/red eye reduction, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	5.0
Flash Range Description:	n/a	ISO 100: Approx. 0.3 - 2.0 m
Max Flash Sync:	1/250	1/2000
Flash Exposure Compensation:		+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	Yes	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	TIFF; RAW (NEF), 12- or 14-bit	.DNG RAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:		MP4 with stereo audio
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:		No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	No
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Wired, 10-pin terminal or USB
Connections (extended):	HDMI Out (Type-A), DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	<0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	<0.3
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	31
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.0	5.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	31	7
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.16 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.050 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.045 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Live View Mode Full AF, Single-Area, Hand-Held Mode = 0.426s Full AF, Auto-Area, Hand-Held Mode = 0.606s Prefocused, Hand-Held Mode = 0.045s Prefocused, Tripod Mode = 0.418s
Startup Time:	0.3 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		450 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	4400 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL4a	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	Software Suite CD-ROM	Free Adobe Lightroom Download
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	24.5MP version of the D3. 5fps full resolution burst speed, 7fps in DX crop mode at 10.5 megapixels.	Waterproof up to 49 feet (15 meters) and shockproof to falls from 4 feet (1.2 meters).