Side by side comparison and review of Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm and Leica M. Compare design, sensors, zoom functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect digital camera. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the camera that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Leica M |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording | Digital camera - 1080p - rangefinder |
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Lens Included | AF-S VR DX 18-55mm lens | Body only |
Height | 9.6 cm | 8 cm |
Width | 12.4 cm | 13.9 cm |
Depth | 7.45 cm | 4.2 cm |
Weight | 455 g | 680 g |
Body Material | - | Synthetic leather, magnesium |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Black | Silver chrome |
Protection | - | Weatherproof, splashproof, dust-resistant |
Optical Zoom | 3x | - |
SENSOR | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Leica M |
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Sensor Resolution | 14.2 Megapixel | 24.0 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 14,800,000 pixels | - |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 14,200,000 pixels | - |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.1 x 15.4 mm) | Full Frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | - |
Sensor Features | Air flow control system, Self Cleaning Sensor Unit | - |
Image Stabiliser | Optical | - |
Sensors | - | Dust alert sensor, digital level metre |
PROCESSOR | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Leica M |
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Image Processor | EXPEED 2 | Leica Maestro |
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LENS | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Leica M |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX VR | - |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 27 - 82.5mm | - |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - |
Min Focus Distance | 28 cm | - |
Max View Angle | 76 degree(s) | - |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | - |
Lens Construction | 8 groups / 11 elements | - |
Filter Size | 52 mm | - |
Lens Mounting Type | Nikon F | Leica M |
Features | Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens, VR (Vibration Reduction) | - |
FOCUSING | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Leica M |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | - |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 11 | - |
Auto Focus Features | - | Focus Peaking function, Manual Focus Check Live View |
Face Detection | Face-priority AF function | - |
VIEWFINDER | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Leica M |
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Viewfinder Type | Optical - eye-level penta-dach mirror | Optical - real-image |
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Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 95% | - |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.8x | 0.68x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -1.7 to +0.5 | - |
Viewfinder Information | - | Shutter speed, exposure compensation, flash charge completion |
Field of View Crop Factor | 1.5 | - |
Features | - | Automatic parallax compensation |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Leica M |
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ISO (Max) | 12800 | 6400 |
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Light Sensitivity | ISO 6400, ISO auto, ISO 100-3200, ISO 12800 | ISO 100, ISO 200-6400 |
Exposure Metering | Centre-weighted, spot, 3D colour matrix II | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 420 | - |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash | Bulb, manual, aperture-priority |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, night portrait, Children, sports mode | - |
Special Effects | Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait | Film Simulation |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white), 2000K - 13100K |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 60 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | - | 5 steps in 1/2, 1, 2, 3 EV steps |
X-sync Speed | 1/200sec | 1/180 sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) | - |
DISPLAY | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Leica M |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Display Format | 230,000 pixels | 920,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
Display Features | Display brightness control | Contrast control |
FLASH | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Leica M |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | - |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 12 | - |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | - |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | - |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control | - |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Leica M |
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Digital Video Format | MOV | MJPEG, MOV |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) | JPEG, DNG (RAW) |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | Mono |
Microphone Features | - | Sensitivity control |
MEMORY | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Leica M |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card |
Image Storage | 4608 x 3072 3456 x 2304 2304 x 1536 |
JPEG 5952 x 3976 JPEG 4256 x 2832 JPEG 2976 x 1984 JPEG 1600 x 1080 DNG (RAW) 5952 x 3976 |
Video Capture | MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 24 fps MOV - 640 x 424 - 24 fps |
MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 24 fps MOV - 640 x 480 - 30 fps MOV - 640 x 480 - 25 fps MOV - 640 x 480 - 24 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Leica M |
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Battery Type | Nikon EN-EL14 Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific |
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Details | Nikon EN-EL14 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1800 mAh (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 550 shots | - |
CONNECTIONS | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Leica M |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 | - |
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Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | - |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output Composite video/audio output |
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FEATURES | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Leica M |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 2sec, 12sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 3 frames per second | 3 frames per second |
Additional Features | Date/time stamp, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, GPS ready, LCD live view mode, highlight point display, Active D-Lighting technology, face detection, built-in help guide, Scene Recognition System (SRS), in-camera RAW processing, text input to Exif header | Sharpness control, saturation control |
OTHERS | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Leica M |
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Included Accessories | Eyepiece cover, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, neck strap, carrying case, eyecup, shoe cap | Carrying strap, battery charger, body cap, power cable, shoe cap |
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Software | Nikon ViewNX 2, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |