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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Nikon A

Portability
60
Imaging
81
Features
66
Overall
75
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
 
Nikon Coolpix A front
Portability
88
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Nikon A Key Specs

Leica Q2 Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 100000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 734g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched October 2020
Nikon A
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Nikon A Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Leica Q2 Monochrom versus Nikon A, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and A (16MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and A (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Q2 Monochrom was revealed 7 years after the A which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Q2 Monochrom scores versus the A with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Nikon A

 Q2 Monochrom A 
RevealedOctober 2020June 2013More modern by 90 months
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 A Q2 Monochrom 

Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Nikon A

 Q2 Monochrom A 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Nikon A Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica Q2 Monochrom features outside measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Nikon A has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Q2 Monochrom compared to the A.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Nikon A size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 Monochrom and A is 60 and 88 respectively.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Nikon A top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Nikon A Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Q2 Monochrom and A.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Q2 Monochrom with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will result in extra detail because of its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Q2 Monochrom will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Nikon A sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Nikon A Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Nikon A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Portrait photography features
Nikon A Portrait photography features
88
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
MP count excellent (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
74
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Street photography with Nikon A
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (100,000)
fixed screen
heavier than average in class (734g)
71
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (299g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Sports photography info
Nikon A Sports photography info
80
quiet shutter (1/40,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count excellent (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (28mm)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Travel photography details
Nikon A Travel photography details
66
great battery (350 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count excellent (47MP)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (734g)
display is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Landscape photography factors
Nikon A Landscape photography factors
77
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count excellent (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (100,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Vlogging features
Nikon A Vlogging features
32
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than average in class (734 grams)
31
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external mic port
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Nikon A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Nikon A
 Leica Q2 MonochromNikon Coolpix A
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model Leica Q2 Monochrom Nikon Coolpix A
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-10-11 2013-06-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest resolution 8368 x 5584 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 100000 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.7 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 17cm 10cm
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/40000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 734g (1.62 lb) 299g (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1164
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 230 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $5,995 $778