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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S5200

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S5200 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
  • Revealed November 2015
  • Alternate Name is Typ 262
Nikon S5200
(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
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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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The M Typ 262 was manufactured 2 years later than the S5200 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S5200 being a Compact camera.

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Nikon S5200

 M Typ 262 S5200 
LaunchedNovember 2015January 2013More recent by 35 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Leica M Typ 262

 S5200 M Typ 262 

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon S5200

 M Typ 262 S5200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S5200 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S5200 Portrait photography advice
75
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Street photography camera
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography features
Nikon S5200 Sports photography features
50
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
28
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M Typ 262
Travel photography with Nikon S5200
58
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
68
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (160 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
decently wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (160 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging advice
Nikon S5200 Vlogging advice
22
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low ( resolution)
lack of mic port
33
decently wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic support
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon S5200
 Leica M Typ 262Nikon Coolpix S5200
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