Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S5200
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S5200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 6400
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Revealed November 2015
- Alternate Name is Typ 262
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-156mm (F) lens
- 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S5200 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Leica M Typ 262 versus Nikon S5200, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and S5200 (16MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and S5200 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.
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Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M Typ 262 grades vs the S5200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S5200 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon Coolpix S5200. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery and Nikon S5200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Nikon S5200
M Typ 262 | S5200 | |||
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Launched | November 2015 | January 2013 | More recent by 35 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Leica M Typ 262
S5200 | M Typ 262 |
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Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon S5200
M Typ 262 | S5200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 262 features physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon S5200 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Leica M Typ 262 versus Nikon S5200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the M Typ 262 versus the S5200.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 262 and S5200 is 77 and 95 respectively.
Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 262 and S5200.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 262 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica M Typ 262 will render more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher M Typ 262 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S5200 Specifications
Leica M Typ 262 | Nikon Coolpix S5200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica M Typ 262 | Nikon Coolpix S5200 |
Also called | Typ 262 | - |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-11-19 | 2013-01-29 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Maestro | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 855.6mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica M | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
Number of lenses | 59 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | - | 1920x1080 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 grams (1.32 lb) | 146 grams (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | - | 160 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-SCL2 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $5,069 | $130 |