Leica M9 vs Nikon 1 S2

Lets take a more detailed look at the Leica M9 vs Nikon 1 S2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the M9 (18MP) and 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the M9 (Full frame) and 1 S2 (1") have different sensor size.

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The M9 was unveiled 5 years before the 1 S2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M9 matches up versus the 1 S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M9 & Nikon 1 S2. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M9 Gallery & Nikon 1 S2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M9 has outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Nikon 1 S2 has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the M9 and the 1 S2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M9 and 1 S2 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M9 and 1 S2.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M9 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Leica M9 will show extra detail having an extra 3.8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M9 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.