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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon P1000

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
43
Features
67
Overall
52

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon P1000 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
  • Alternative Name is Typ 262
Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Launched July 2018
  • Superseded the Nikon P900
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon P1000 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon P1000, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and P1000 (16MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and P1000 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The M Typ 262 was revealed 3 years earlier than the P1000 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M Typ 262 grades vs the P1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Nikon P1000

 M Typ 262 P1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Leica M Typ 262

 P1000 M Typ 262 
LaunchedJuly 2018November 2015More modern by 32 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon P1000

 M Typ 262 P1000 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 262 features exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon P1000 has dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the M Typ 262 and the P1000.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 262 and P1000 is 77 and 49 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 262 and P1000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 262 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M Typ 262 will offer greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 262 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P1000 as a Portrait photography camera
75
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
57
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Street photography information
Nikon P1000 Street photography information
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
51
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (1,415g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P1000 as a Sports photography camera
50
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
great zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M Typ 262
Travel photography with Nikon P1000
58
good MP (24 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
54
has bluetooth
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (3000mm)
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (1,415g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P1000 Landscape photography advice
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
52
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M Typ 262
Vlogging with Nikon P1000
22
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video ( pxls)
no microphone jack
58
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (1,415g)
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon P1000
 Leica M Typ 262Nikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model Leica M Typ 262 Nikon Coolpix P1000
Also referred to as Typ 262 -
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-11-19 2018-07-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Maestro Nikon Expeed
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 5952 x 3976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution - 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 1415 gr (3.12 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL2 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $5,069 $1,000