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Leica SL3-S vs Nikon P1100

The Leica SL3-S and the Nikon Coolpix P1100 are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in January 2025 and February 2025. The Leica SL3-S is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, while the P1100 is a fixed lens compact. The cameras are based on a full frame (Leica SL3-S) and a 1/2.3-inch (P1100) sensor. The Leica has a resolution of 24 megapixels, whereas the Nikon provides 15.9 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Leica SL3-S
versus
Nikon P1100
Leica SL3-S   Nikon P1100
Mirrorless system camera Fixed lens compact camera
Leica L mount lenses 24-3000mm f/2.8-8.0
24 MP – Full Frame sensor 15.9 MP – 1/2.3" sensor
6K/30p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO 100-50,000 (50 - 100,000) ISO 100-6,400
Electronic viewfinder (5760k dots) Electronic viewfinder (2359k dots)
3.2" LCD – 2333k dots 3.2" LCD – 921k dots
Tilting touchscreen Swivel screen (not touch-sensitive)
30 shutter flaps per second 7 shutter flaps per second
In-body stabilizationLens-based stabilization
Weathersealed bodynot weather sealed
315 shots per battery charge250 shots per battery charge
141 x 108 x 85 mm, 852 g 146 x 119 x 181 mm, 1410 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Leica SL3-S and the Nikon Coolpix P1100? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The physical size and weight of the Leica SL3-S and the Nikon P1100 are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

Size Leica SL3-S vs Nikon P1100
Compare Leica SL3-S versus P1100 top
Comparison Leica SL3-S or P1100 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Nikon P1100 is notably larger (14 percent) than the Leica SL3-S. It is worth mentioning in this context that the Leica SL3-S is splash and dust resistant, while the P1100 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the P1100 has a lens built in, whereas the Leica SL3-S is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup.

Concerning battery life, the Leica SL3-S gets 315 shots out of its Leica BP-SCL6 battery, while the P1100 can take 250 images on a single charge of its Nikon EN-EL20a power pack. The battery packs of both cameras can be charged via USB, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, you can navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from a broad list of cameras there.

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Body Specifications
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Model
Camera
Width
Camera
Height
Camera
Depth
Camera
Weight
Battery
Life
Weather
Sealing
Camera
Launch
Launch
Price
Street
Price
1.
 
Leica SL3-S 141 mm 108 mm 85 mm 852 g 315 Y Jan 2025 US$ 5 299 amazon.com
2.
 
Nikon P1100 146 mm 119 mm 181 mm 1410 g 250 n Feb 2025 US$ 1 099 amazon.com
3.
 
Canon R1 158 mm 150 mm 87 mm 1115 g 1330 Y Jul 2024 US$ 6 299 amazon.com
4.
 
Canon R3 150 mm 143 mm 87 mm 1015 g 760 Y Sep 2021 US$ 5 999 amazon.com
5.
 
Leica SL2 146 mm 107 mm 42 mm 953 g 370 Y Nov 2019 US$ 5 999 amazon.com
6.
 
Leica SL2-S 146 mm 107 mm 83 mm 931 g 510 Y Dec 2020 US$ 4 899 amazon.com
7.
 
Leica SL3 141 mm 108 mm 85 mm 854 g 320 Y Mar 2024 US$ 6 999 amazon.com
8.
 
Nikon Coolpix A 111 mm 64 mm 40 mm 299 g 230 n Mar 2013 US$ 1 099ebay.com
9.
 
Nikon A1000 114 mm 72 mm 41 mm 330 g 250 n Jan 2019 US$ 429ebay.com
10.
 
Nikon B600 122 mm 82 mm 99 mm 500 g 280 n Jan 2019 US$ 349ebay.com
11.
 
Nikon P900 140 mm 103 mm 137 mm 899 g 360 n Mar 2015 US$ 599ebay.com
12.
 
Nikon P1000 146 mm 119 mm 181 mm 1415 g 250 n Jul 2018 US$ 999 amazon.com
13.
 
Nikon Z5 II 134 mm 101 mm 72 mm 700 g 330 Y Apr 2025 US$ 1 699 amazon.com
14.
 
Panasonic S1 II 134 mm 102 mm 92 mm 800 g 350 Y May 2025 US$ 3 199 amazon.com
15.
 
Panasonic S5 133 mm 98 mm 82 mm 714 g 440 Y Sep 2020 US$ 1 999 amazon.com
16.
 
Panasonic S5 II 134 mm 102 mm 90 mm 740 g 370 Y Jan 2023 US$ 1 999 amazon.com
17.
 
Sony A9 III 136 mm 97 mm 83 mm 702 g 530 Y Nov 2023 US$ 5 999 amazon.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.

Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. The P1100 was launched at a lower price than the Leica SL3-S, despite having a lens built in. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Leica SL3-S features a full frame sensor and the Nikon P1100 a 1/2.3-inch sensor. The sensor area in the P1100 is 97 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.0 and 5.6. The sensor in the Leica SL3-S has a native 3:2 aspect ratio, while the one in the P1100 offers a 4:3 aspect.

Leica SL3-S and Nikon P1100 sensor measures

With 24MP, the Leica SL3-S offers a higher resolution than the P1100 (15.9MP), but the Leica SL3-S nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 6.00μm versus 1.33μm for the P1100) due to its larger sensor. It is noteworthy in this context that the two cameras were released in close succession, so that their sensors are from the same technological generation. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that neither of the two cameras has an anti-alias filter installed, so they are able to capture all the detail the sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Leica SL3-S implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the Leica SL3-S for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 30 x 20 inches or 76.2 x 50.8 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 24 x 16 inches or 61 x 40.6 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 20 x 13.3 inches or 50.8 x 33.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Nikon P1100 are 23 x 17.3 inches or 58.5 x 43.9 cm for good quality, 18.4 x 13.8 inches or 46.8 x 35.1 cm for very good quality, and 15.4 x 11.5 inches or 39 x 29.3 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Leica SL3-S has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during live view operation.

Unlike the P1100, the Leica SL3-S has the capacity to capture high quality composite images (96MP) by combining multiple shots after shifting its sensor by miniscule distances. This multi-shot, pixel-shift mode is most suitable for photography of stationary objects (landscapes, studio scenes).

The Leica SL3-S has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 50000, which can be extended to ISO 50-100000. The corresponding ISO settings for the Nikon Coolpix P1100 are ISO 100 to ISO 6400 (no boost).

In terms of underlying technology, the Leica SL3-S is build around a CMOS sensor, while the P1100 uses a BSI-CMOS imager. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

Leica SL3-S versus P1100 MP

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Sensor Characteristics
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Model
Sensor
Class
Resolution
(MP)
Horiz.
Pixels
Vert.
Pixels
Video
Format
DXO
Portrait
DXO
Landscape
DXO
Sports
DXO
Overall
1.
 
Leica SL3-S Full Frame 24.0 6000 40006K/30p25.414.8338397
2.
 
Nikon P1100 1/2.3 15.9 4608 34564K/30p20.912.9169454
3.
 
Canon R1 Full Frame 24.0 6000 40006K/60p25.414.8333297
4.
 
Canon R3 Full Frame 24.0 6000 40006K/60p25.014.7408696
5.
 
Leica SL2 Full Frame 46.7 8368 55844K/60p25.314.3286695
6.
 
Leica SL2-S Full Frame 24.0 6000 40004K/60p25.214.1350495
7.
 
Leica SL3 Full Frame 60.3 9520 63368K/30p25.414.8329597
8.
 
Nikon Coolpix A APS-C 16.1 4928 32641080/30p23.413.8116480
9.
 
Nikon A1000 1/2.3 15.9 4608 34564K/30p20.712.2109552
10.
 
Nikon B600 1/2.3 15.9 4608 34561080/30p20.712.2109552
11.
 
Nikon P900 1/2.3 15.9 4608 34561080/60p20.211.672747
12.
 
Nikon P1000 1/2.3 15.9 4608 34564K/30p20.612.1104451
13.
 
Nikon Z5 II Full Frame 24.4 6048 40324K/60p25.414.8339897
14.
 
Panasonic S1 II Full Frame 24.0 6000 40006K/30p25.414.8340697
15.
 
Panasonic S5 Full Frame 24.0 6000 40004K/60p25.114.5269794
16.
 
Panasonic S5 II Full Frame 24.0 6000 40006K/30p25.414.6315896
17.
 
Sony A9 III Full Frame 24.0 6000 40004K/120p25.414.7324396
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.

Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. Both cameras under consideration are equipped with sensors that have a sufficiently high read-out speed for moving images, but the Leica SL3-S provides a higher video resolution than the P1100. It can shoot video footage at 6K/30p, while the Nikon is limited to 4K/30p.

Feature comparison

Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The two cameras under consideration are similar with respect to both having an electronic viewfinder. However, the one in the Leica SL3-S offers a substantially higher resolution than the one in the P1100 (5760k vs 2359k dots). The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Leica SL3-S and Nikon P1100 along with similar information for a selection of comparators.

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Core Features
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Model
Viewfinder
(Type or
000 dots)
Control
Panel
(yes/no)
LCD
Specifications
(inch/000 dots)
LCD
Attach-
ment
Touch
Screen
(yes/no)
Max
Shutter
Speed *
Max
Shutter
Flaps *
Built-in
Flash
(yes/no)
Built-in
Image
Stab
1.
 
Leica SL3-S5760 Y3.2 / 2333 tilting Y 1/8000s 30.0/s n Y
2.
 
Nikon P11002359 n3.2 / 921 swivel n 1/4000s 7.0/s Y Y
3.
 
Canon R19440 Y3.2 / 2100 swivel Y 1/8000s 12.0/s n Y
4.
 
Canon R35760 Y3.2 / 4150 swivel Y 1/8000s 12.0/s n Y
5.
 
Leica SL25760 Y3.2 / 2100 fixed Y 1/8000s 10.0/s n Y
6.
 
Leica SL2-S5760 Y3.2 / 2100 fixed Y 1/8000s 20.0/s n Y
7.
 
Leica SL35760 Y3.2 / 2333 tilting Y 1/8000s 5.0/s n Y
8.
 
Nikon Coolpix Aoptional n3.0 / 921 fixed n 1/2000s 4.0/s Y n
9.
 
Nikon A10001166 n3.0 / 1036 tilting Y 1/4000s 7.0/s Y Y
10.
 
Nikon B600none n3.0 / 921 fixed n 1/4000s 7.4/s Y Y
11.
 
Nikon P900921 n3.0 / 921 swivel n 1/4000s 7.0/s Y Y
12.
 
Nikon P10002359 n3.2 / 921 swivel n 1/4000s 7.0/s Y Y
13.
 
Nikon Z5 II3690 n3.2 / 2100 swivel Y 1/8000s 14.0/s n Y
14.
 
Panasonic S1 II5760 n3.2 / 1840 full-flex Y 1/8000s 10.0/s n Y
15.
 
Panasonic S52360 n3.0 / 1840 swivel Y 1/8000s 7.0/s n Y
16.
 
Panasonic S5 II3680 n3.0 / 1840 swivel Y 1/8000s 9.0/s n Y
17.
 
Sony A9 III9440 n3.2 / 2100 full-flex Y 1/80000s 120.0/s n Y
Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one.

One feature that is present on the Leica SL3-S, but is missing on the P1100 is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.

The P1100 has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies. In contrast, the Leica SL3-S does not have a selfie-screen.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the Leica SL3-S is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Leica SL3-S and the Nikon P1100 both have an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The Leica SL3-S writes its imaging data to CFexpress (type B) or SDXC cards, while the P1100 uses SDXC cards. The Leica SL3-S features dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. In contrast, the P1100 only has one slot. The Leica SL3-S supports UHS-II cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 312 MB/s), while the P1100 can use UHS-I cards (up to 104 MB/s).

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Leica SL3-S and Nikon Coolpix P1100 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Input-Output Connections
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Model
Hotshoe
Port
Internal
Mic / Speaker
Microphone
Port
Headphone
Port
HDMI
Port
USB
Port
WiFi
Support
NFC
Support
Bluetooth
Support
1.
 
Leica SL3-SYstereo / monoYYfull3.2Y-Y
2.
 
Nikon P1100Ystereo / monoY-micro2.0Y-Y
3.
 
Canon R1Ystereo / monoYYfull3.2Y-Y
4.
 
Canon R3Ystereo / monoYYmicro3.2Y-Y
5.
 
Leica SL2Ystereo / monoYYfull3.1Y-Y
6.
 
Leica SL2-SYstereo / monoYYfull3.2Y-Y
7.
 
Leica SL3Ystereo / monoYYfull3.1Y-Y
8.
 
Nikon Coolpix AYstereo / mono---2.0---
9.
 
Nikon A1000-stereo / mono--micro2.0Y-Y
10.
 
Nikon B600-stereo / mono--micro2.0Y-Y
11.
 
Nikon P900-stereo / mono--micro2.0YY-
12.
 
Nikon P1000Ystereo / monoY-micro2.0Y-Y
13.
 
Nikon Z5 IIYstereo / monoYYmicro3.2Y-Y
14.
 
Panasonic S1 IIYstereo / monoYYfull3.2Y-Y
15.
 
Panasonic S5Ystereo / monoYYmicro3.2Y-Y
16.
 
Panasonic S5 IIYstereo / monoYYfull3.2Y-Y
17.
 
Sony A9 IIIYstereo / monoYYfull3.2Y-Y

Both the Leica SL3-S and the P1100 are recent models that are part of the current product line-up. The Leica SL3-S replaced the earlier Leica SL2-S, while the P1100 followed on from the Nikon P1000. Further information on the two cameras (e.g. user guides, manuals), as well as related accessories, can be found on the official Leica and Nikon websites.

Review summary

So how do things add up? Is there a clear favorite between the Leica SL3-S and the Nikon P1100? Which camera is better? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

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Arguments in favor of the Leica SL3-S:

  • More detail: Offers more megapixels (24 vs 15.9MP) with a 25% higher linear resolution.
  • High quality composites: Can combine several shots after pixel-shifting its sensor.
  • Better image quality: Features bigger pixels on a larger sensor for higher quality imaging.
  • Richer colors: The pixel size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
  • More dynamic range: Larger pixels capture a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Larger pixels means good image quality even under poor lighting.
  • Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (6K/30p vs 4K/30p).
  • Better live-view autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident autofocus.
  • Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
  • More detailed viewfinder: Has higher resolution electronic viewfinder (5760k vs 2359k dots).
  • Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (2333k vs 921k dots).
  • Fewer buttons to press: Is equipped with a touch-sensitive rear screen to facilitate handling.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/4000s) to freeze action.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (30 vs 7 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
  • More flexible: Accepts interchangeable lenses, so that lens characteristics can be altered.
  • More compact: Is smaller (141x108mm vs 146x119mm) and thus needs less room in the bag.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (315 versus 250) on a single battery charge.
  • Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
  • Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.2 vs 2.0).
  • More solid recording: Has a full-sized HDMI port for a sturdy connection to an external recorder.
  • Greater peace of mind: Features a second card slot as a backup in case of memory card failure.
  • Faster buffer clearing: Supports a more advanced SD data transfer standard (UHS-II vs UHS-I).
  • More prestigious: Has the Leica luxury appeal, which ensures a high resale price.

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Advantages of the Nikon Coolpix P1100:

  • More flexible LCD: Has a swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
  • More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
  • Ready to shoot: Has an integrated lens, whereas the Leica SL3-S necessitates an extra lens.
  • Easier fill-in: Has a small integrated flash to brighten shadows of backlit subjects.
  • More affordable: Was introduced at a lower price, despite coming with a built-in lens.

If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the Leica SL3-S is the clear winner of the match-up (25 : 5 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

Leica SL3-S 25:05 P1100

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Leica SL3-S and the Nikon P1100 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera and Best Superzoom Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance when actually working with the Leica SL3-S or the P1100. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Expert Camera Reviews
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 Model 
 AP 
 score 
 CL 
 score 
 DCW 
 score 
 DPR 
 score 
 EPZ 
 score 
 PB 
 score 
Camera
Launch
Launch
Price
Street
Price
1.
 
Leica SL3-S............ Jan 2025 US$ 5 299 amazon.com
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Nikon P1100............ Feb 2025 US$ 1 099 amazon.com
3.
 
Canon R1............ Jul 2024 US$ 6 299 amazon.com
4.
 
Canon R35/5o4.5/5..5/54.5/5 Sep 2021 US$ 5 999 amazon.com
5.
 
Leica SL24/5..4.5/5..4.5/54/5 Nov 2019 US$ 5 999 amazon.com
6.
 
Leica SL2-S4/5..4/5..4.5/54.5/5 Dec 2020 US$ 4 899 amazon.com
7.
 
Leica SL3....4.5/5....4.5/5 Mar 2024 US$ 6 999 amazon.com
8.
 
Nikon Coolpix A4/5+..75/1004/54/5 Mar 2013 US$ 1 099ebay.com
9.
 
Nikon A1000..+ +3.5/5..3.5/53/5 Jan 2019 US$ 429ebay.com
10.
 
Nikon B600..+....3.5/53/5 Jan 2019 US$ 349ebay.com
11.
 
Nikon P900......77/1004/54/5 Mar 2015 US$ 599ebay.com
12.
 
Nikon P1000..+3.5/573/1003.5/53.5/5 Jul 2018 US$ 999 amazon.com
13.
 
Nikon Z5 II............ Apr 2025 US$ 1 699 amazon.com
14.
 
Panasonic S1 II............ May 2025 US$ 3 199 amazon.com
15.
 
Panasonic S54.5/5+ +4.5/588/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2020 US$ 1 999 amazon.com
16.
 
Panasonic S5 II4.5/5+ +5/590/1004.5/55/5 Jan 2023 US$ 1 999 amazon.com
17.
 
Sony A9 III4.5/5....91/100.... Nov 2023 US$ 5 999 amazon.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.

The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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    Specifications: Leica SL3-S vs Nikon P1100

    Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

    Camera Specifications
    Camera Model Leica SL3-S Nikon P1100
    Camera Type Mirrorless system camera Fixed lens compact camera
    Camera Lens Leica L mount lenses 24-3000mm f/2.8-8.0
    Launch Date January 2025 February 2025
    Launch Price USD 5,299 USD 1,099
    Sensor Specs Leica SL3-S Nikon P1100
    Sensor Technology CMOS BSI-CMOS
    Sensor Format Full Frame Sensor 1/2.3" Sensor
    Sensor Size 36.0 x 24.0 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 864 mm2 28.0735 mm2
    Sensor Diagonal 43.3 mm 7.7 mm
    Crop Factor 1.0x 5.6x
    Sensor Resolution 24 Megapixels 15.9 Megapixels
    Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 4608 x 3456 pixels
    Pixel Pitch 6.00 μm 1.33 μm
    Pixel Density 2.78 MP/cm2 56.73 MP/cm2
    Moiré control no AA filter no AA filter
    Movie Capability 6K/30p Video 4K/30p Video
    ISO Setting 100 - 50,000 ISO 100 - 6,400 ISO
    ISO Boost 50 - 100,000 ISO no Enhancement
    Image Processor Maestro IV EXPEED
    Screen Specs Leica SL3-S Nikon P1100
    Viewfinder Type Electronic viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Field of View 100% 99%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.76x
    Viewfinder Resolution 5760k dots 2359k dots
    Top-Level Screen Control Panel no Top Display
    LCD Framing Live View Live View
    Rear LCD Size 3.2inch 3.2inch
    LCD Resolution 2333k dots 921k dots
    LCD Attachment Tilting screen Swivel screen
    Touch Input Touchscreen no Touchscreen
    Shooting Specs Leica SL3-S Nikon P1100
    Focus System On-Sensor Phase-detect Contrast-detect AF
    Manual Focusing AidFocus PeakingFocus Peaking
    Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/8000s 1/4000s
    Continuous Shooting 30 shutter flaps/s 7 shutter flaps/s
    Electronic Shutterup to 1/16000sno E-Shutter
    Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inIntervalometer built-in
    Image StabilizationIn-body stabilizationLens-based stabilization
    Fill Flash no On-Board Flash Built-in Flash
    Storage Medium CFexB or SDXC cards SDXC cards
    Single or Dual Card Slots Dual card slots Single card slot
    UHS card support UHS-II UHS-I
    Connectivity Specs Leica SL3-S Nikon P1100
    External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
    USB Connector USB 3.2 USB 2.0
    HDMI Port full HDMI micro HDMI
    Microphone Port External MIC port External MIC port
    Headphone Socket Headphone port no Headphone port
    Wifi Support Wifi built-in Wifi built-in
    Bluetooth Support Bluetooth built-in Bluetooth built-in
    Body Specs Leica SL3-S Nikon P1100
    Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodynot weather sealed
    Battery Type Leica BP-SCL6 Nikon EN-EL20a
    Battery Life (CIPA)315 shots per charge250 shots per charge
    In-Camera Charging USB charging USB charging
    Body Dimensions 141 x 108 x 85 mm
    (5.6 x 4.3 x 3.3 in)
    146 x 119 x 181 mm
    (5.7 x 4.7 x 7.1 in)
    Camera Weight 852 g (30.1 oz) 1410 g (49.7 oz)
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