Leica M9-P vs Nikon 1 S2

Lets take a deeper look at the Leica M9-P and Nikon 1 S2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the M9-P (18MP) and 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the M9-P (Full frame) and 1 S2 (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The M9-P was brought out 3 years earlier than the 1 S2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M9-P matches up versus the 1 S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M9-P & Nikon 1 S2. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M9-P Gallery & Nikon 1 S2 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica M9-P provides outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 S2 has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Leica M9-P and Nikon 1 S2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the M9-P vs the 1 S2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M9-P and 1 S2 is 78 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M9-P and 1 S2.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M9-P because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M9-P will deliver more detail having its extra 3.8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older M9-P is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.