Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon 1 S2

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Leica M-Monochrom and Nikon 1 S2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and 1 S2 (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The M-Monochrom was brought out 24 months earlier than the 1 S2 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the M-Monochrom scores vs the 1 S2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M-Monochrom and Nikon 1 S2. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery and Nikon 1 S2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-Monochrom provides outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon 1 S2 has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M-Monochrom and Nikon 1 S2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the M-Monochrom versus the 1 S2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M-Monochrom and 1 S2 is 78 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M-Monochrom and 1 S2.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M-Monochrom because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M-Monochrom will show extra detail having its extra 3.8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged M-Monochrom will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.