Nikon D3500 vs Leica M8

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3500 Leica M8
      BrandNikonLeica
      ModelD3500M8
      Predecessor ModelNikon D3400
      Successor ModelLeica M8.2
      MSRPBody w/AF-P 18-55mm VR lens ($499), body w/AF-P 18-55mm VR and 70-300 F4.5-6.3 non-VR lenses ($849)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3500 Leica M8
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-H
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm27 x 18 mm
      Total Pixels24.78 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel10.35 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600160 - 2,500
      Photo Nikon D3500 Leica M8
      ProcessorEXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40003936 x 2630
      Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 20002952 x 1972, 1968 x 1315, 1312 x 876
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWDNG, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Standard
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Color SpaceAdobe RGB, sRGB, ECI RGB.
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, ShadeAutomatic, 6 presettings, manual white balance, color temperature input from 2,000 K to 13,100 K.
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On
      Off
      Focus Nikon D3500 Leica M8
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFManual
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points11
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
      Optics Nikon D3500 Leica M8
      Lens MountNikon FLeica M
      Crop Factor1.5x1.3x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D3500 Leica M8
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.5"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3500 Leica M8
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (rangefinder)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.85x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.57x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint18 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Nikon D3500 Leica M8
      Shutter TypeElectronicMicro-processor controlled metal-blade slotted shutter with vertical movement
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Nikon D3500 Leica M8
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto slow sync
      Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Auto with red-eye reduction
      Fill-flash
      Off
      Rear-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain with slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync      		Front Curtain
      Rear Curtain
      Slow sync
      Flash Range7.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 420-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeTTL Hot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D3500 Leica M8
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot AF-area
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAutomatic mode (Auto), Manual exposure
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D3500 Leica M8
      DxO Low Light ISO663
      DxO Color Depth21.1
      DxO Dynamic Range11.3
      DxO Overall Score59
      Video Nikon D3500 Leica M8
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesMOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps      		No
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      Terminals Nikon D3500 Leica M8
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D3500 Leica M8
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Nikon D3500 Leica M8
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon D3500 Leica M8
      Dimensions124 x 97 x 70 mm (4.88 x 3.82 x 2.76")139 x 80 x 37 mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.46")
      Weight (inc. batteries)365 g (0.80 lb / 12.87 oz)591 g (1.30 lb / 20.85 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)14.4 x 8.6 x 5"
      Package Weight3.09 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D3500 Leica M8
      Battery PackEN-EL14a
      Battery Life1550 shots550 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Nikon D3500 Leica M8
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10, 20 secs 1-9 exposures 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionPolycarbonate
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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