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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 S2

Portability
77
Imaging
71
Features
35
Overall
56
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Nikon 1 S2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 S2 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 262
(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
Nikon 1 S2
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Nikon 1 S2

 M Typ 262 1 S2 
AnnouncedNovember 2015May 2014More modern by 19 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Leica M Typ 262

 1 S2 M Typ 262 

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon 1 S2

 M Typ 262 1 S2 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 S2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 S2 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
59
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14.2MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M Typ 262
Street photography with Nikon 1 S2
65
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
70
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (190g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M Typ 262
Sports photography with Nikon 1 S2
49
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
59
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
high max fps (60.0 frames/s)
good megapixels (14.2 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (270 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography details
Nikon 1 S2 Travel photography details
58
megapixel count decent (24MP)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than competition (190g)
good megapixels (14.2 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low battery power (270 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 S2 Landscape photography details
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
60
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (14.2 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (270 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 S2 as a Vlogging camera
22
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video ( resolution)
no external mic socket
33
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (190 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external mic port
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon 1 S2
 Leica M Typ 262Nikon 1 S2
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