Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 S2
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 6400
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Announced November 2015
- Also referred to as Typ 262
(Full Review)
- 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
- Announced May 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon 1 S1

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 S2 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 S2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and 1 S2 (1") provide different sensor measurements.

The M Typ 262 was manufactured 19 months after the 1 S2 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the M Typ 262 scores against the 1 S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 S2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon 1 S2. The entire galleries are available at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery and Nikon 1 S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Nikon 1 S2
M Typ 262 | 1 S2 | |||
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Announced | November 2015 | ![]() | May 2014 | More modern by 19 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Leica M Typ 262
1 S2 | M Typ 262 |
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Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon 1 S2
M Typ 262 | 1 S2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 S2 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 262 has outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 S2 has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Analyze the Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 S2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the M Typ 262 compared to the 1 S2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 262 and 1 S2 is 77 and 93 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 S2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 262 and 1 S2.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 262 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M Typ 262 will offer you more detail due to its extra 9.8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent M Typ 262 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications
Leica M Typ 262 | Nikon 1 S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica M Typ 262 | Nikon 1 S2 |
Also referred to as | Typ 262 | - |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2015-11-19 | 2014-05-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Maestro | Expeed 4A |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 13.1 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 855.6mm² | 115.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 14.2MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 4592 x 3072 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 171 |
Cross focus points | - | 73 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica M | Nikon 1 |
Number of lenses | 59 | 13 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 60.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | - | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 pounds) | 190g (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 270 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-SCL2 | EN-EL22 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $5,069 | $450 |