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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Nikon S9900

Portability
60
Imaging
81
Features
66
Overall
75
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Leica Q2 Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon S9700
Photography Glossary

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Nikon S9900, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and S9900 (16MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and S9900 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The Q2 Monochrom was introduced 5 years later than the S9900 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica Q2 Monochrom being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Q2 Monochrom scores versus the S9900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Nikon S9900

 Q2 Monochrom S9900 
RevealedOctober 2020February 2015Fresher by 69 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 S9900 Q2 Monochrom 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Nikon S9900

 Q2 Monochrom S9900 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q2 Monochrom has outer measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Q2 Monochrom vs the S9900.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q2 Monochrom and S9900 is 60 and 88 respectively.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q2 Monochrom and S9900.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q2 Monochrom with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will provide extra detail using its extra 31MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Q2 Monochrom provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Portrait photography with Nikon S9900
88
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
great megapixels (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Street photography factors
Nikon S9900 Street photography factors
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (100,000)
fixed screen
more heavy than competition in class (734 grams)
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (289 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Sports photography with Nikon S9900
80
silent shooting (1/40,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great megapixels (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Travel photography highlights
Nikon S9900 Travel photography highlights
66
better than average battery power (350 shots)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
great megapixels (47 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (734 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than average in class (289g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Landscape photography details
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography details
77
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great megapixels (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (100,000)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no Timelapse function
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Vlogging features
Nikon S9900 Vlogging features
32
fast max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (734g)
73
rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (289g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have external microphone jack
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Nikon S9900
 Leica Q2 MonochromNikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model type Leica Q2 Monochrom Nikon Coolpix S9900
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-10-11 2015-02-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 8368 x 5584 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 100000 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.7 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 17cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/40000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 734g (1.62 lbs) 289g (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 300 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $5,995 $300