Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S6900
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S6900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Introduced November 2015
- Additionally referred to as Typ 262
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2015
Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S6900 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon S6900, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and S6900 (16MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and S6900 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe M Typ 262 was launched 10 months later than the S6900 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S6900 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M Typ 262 matches up against the S6900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S6900 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 262 & Nikon Coolpix S6900. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery & Nikon S6900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Nikon S6900
M Typ 262 | S6900 | |||
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Announced | November 2015 | February 2015 | Fresher by 10 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Leica M Typ 262
S6900 | M Typ 262 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon S6900
M Typ 262 | S6900 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 262 enjoys outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon S6900 has sizing of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).
Check the Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon S6900 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the M Typ 262 vs the S6900.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and S6900 is 77 and 93 respectively.
Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 262 and S6900.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M Typ 262 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica M Typ 262 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent M Typ 262 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications
Leica M Typ 262 | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica M Typ 262 | Nikon Coolpix S6900 |
Also called as | Typ 262 | - |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-11-19 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Maestro | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica M | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 2cm |
Amount of lenses | 59 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | - | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 grams (1.32 lbs) | 181 grams (0.40 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 180 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-SCL2 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $5,069 | $190 |