Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Nikon S8200

Below, we are reviewing the Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Nikon S8200, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and S8200 (16MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and S8200 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Q2 Monochrom was revealed 9 years later than the S8200 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica Q2 Monochrom being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Q2 Monochrom grades against the S8200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q2 Monochrom & Nikon Coolpix S8200. The full galleries are viewable at Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery & Nikon S8200 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Leica Q2 Monochrom features exterior measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Q2 Monochrom and the S8200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 Monochrom and S8200 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Q2 Monochrom and S8200.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q2 Monochrom having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will provide extra detail because of its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher Q2 Monochrom will have an advantage in sensor innovation.